Federal Register #OMB Control No. 3235-0288

SEC Requests Public Comment on Extension of Form 20-F Information Collection

This notice from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) concerns the extension of Form 20-F information collection, not a procurement opportunity. - Government Buyer: - Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) - Purpose: - Request for public comment on the extension of Form 20-F, used by foreign private issuers for securities registration and annual/transition reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 - Respondents: - Approximately 1,029 foreign private issuers file Form 20-F annually - Key Details: - No OEMs, vendors, or commercial products/services are involved - The information collection is mandatory and publicly available - The notice is regulatory in nature and does not involve procurement of goods or services - Unique Requirements: - The SEC seeks public input on the continued collection of information via Form 20-F to ensure investors receive material information for informed decisions

Description

This notice pertains to the submission for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review of the extension of Form 20-F, an agency information collection activity by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Form 20-F is used by foreign private issuers to register securities and file annual or transition reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The information collected is mandatory and publicly available, intended to provide investors with material information for informed investment decisions. The SEC estimates approximately 1,029 respondents file Form 20-F annually, incurring significant reporting burden and cost.

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