Federal Register #OMB Control No. 3235-0521

SEC Requests Public Comment on Extension of Rule 425 Information Collection

This opportunity concerns the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seeking public comment on the extension of its information collection under Rule 425. - Government Buyer: - Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is not a procurement of goods or services - Products/Services Requested: - Extension of information collection activities related to Rule 425 filings (prospectuses and communications for business combination transactions) - Estimated 547 respondents and 4,083 responses annually - Total annual reporting burden: 1,021 hours - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Public feedback is requested on the necessity, accuracy, and efficiency of the information collection - Suggestions for minimizing respondent burden are encouraged - No products, part numbers, or service line items are involved - No procurement of goods or services is taking place; this is a regulatory information collection notice

Description

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is proposing an extension of the existing collection of information under Rule 425. This rule requires the filing of certain prospectuses and communications related to business combination transactions to allow timely communications with shareholders. The SEC invites public comment on the collection of information to assess its necessity, burden, and ways to improve it. The estimated annual reporting burden is 1,021 hours with no associated cost burden.

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