Printer's Proof Review Checklist

Summary

The following checklist details the steps for reviewing a printer’s proof of a prospectus or an offering memorandum for a securities offering. A printer’s proof is a typeset copy of a document ready for printing, sometimes referred to as a “blue line.” Printers will also usually provide printer’s proofs prior to submitting a document to the Securities and Exchange Commission via EDGAR. It is vital for the attorneys representing the parties to the transaction review the final typeset document before printing or submission to ensure that the documents are error-free. Typically, a junior associate is tasked with reviewing the proofs in detail. When reviewing a printer’s proof, consider the following: