Is there any guidance provided by the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) about preparing and filing reports of exempt distribution?

Yes. For more information on the report of exempt distribution, including guidance on completing and filing the report of exempt distribution, click on the following external links to staff notices or any updates thereto:

• CSA Staff Notice 45-308 (Revised) Guidance for Preparing and Filing Reports of Exempt Distribution under National Instrument 45-106 Prospectus Exemptions
• CSA Staff Notice 45-325 Filing Requirement and Fee Payable for Exempt Distributions involving Fully Managed Accounts
• Instructions for preparing Form 45-106F1 Report of Exempt Distribution
• Companion Policy 72-503CP Distributions of Securities outside British Columbia
• Companion Policy 72-503CP Distributions Outside Canada
• Companion Policy 72-501CP Distributions to Purchasers Outside Alberta
• Companion Policy to Local Rule 72-501 Distribution of Securities to Persons Outside New Brunswick