YESTERDAY, I reported that 32 public companies who paid their CEOs $1M or more received PPP loans intended for struggling small businesses

TODAY, the Treasury Department says most public companies are likely ineligible for PPP loans

https://popular.info/p/32-millionaire-ceos-who-scooped-up

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At issue is the requirement that all companies certify "this loan request necessary to support the ongoing operations of the Applicant."

Treasury says public companies "with substantial market value and access to capital markets" can't do that. https://popular.info/p/32-millionaire-ceos-who-scooped-up

Treasury is now giving these companies an out. If you got your loan before TODAY and give it back before May 7, you are in the clear.

After that, you are exposing yourself to legal issues.

https://popular.info/p/32-millionaire-ceos-who-scooped-up

This is a BFD. Stay tuned.