The prospectus, which is the document through which an issuer's securities are marketed to a potential investor, is included as part of the registration statement.
The definitive proxy statement/registration statement will be mailed to stockholders as of a record date to be established for voting on the business combination.
The company, the underwriter and other individuals signing the registration statement are strictly liable for any inaccurate statements in the document.
After the registration statement becomes effective, and the stock is offered to the public, indications of interest may be converted to purchase orders, at the buyer's discretion.