Before an affiliate of an issuer is permitted to sell 10,000 shares of restricted securities, which of the following conditions must be met?

While a six-month holding period is a requirement for certain restricted securities before they can be sold, it is not a condition specific to the sale of 10,000 shares. This requirement pertains more to the general rules surrounding restricted securities rather than the particular conditions for the sale of a specific quantity.

The trading status of a company is not a prerequisite for the sale of restricted securities. While being listed can impact liquidity and regulatory oversight, affiliates can sell restricted shares of companies that are not publicly traded, provided they adhere to the proper regulations, including filing Form 144 if applicable.

Although this condition relates to the sale of restricted securities, it is not the primary requirement that must be met before selling 10,000 shares. Instead, it's a guideline for how much can be sold in a specific timeframe to avoid undue market disruption, but it does not address the need for prior notification to FINRA.