DEREGISTRATION

deregistration, n. The point at which an issuer’s registration under § 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is no longer required because of a decline in the number of holders of the issuer’s securities. 15 USCA § 78l. Cf. DELISTING. [Cases: Securities Regulation 35.22. C.J.S. Securities Regulation §§ 112–114.] — deregister, vb.