SEC publishes order with exemptions from Section 16(a) reporting with respect to certain Foreign Private Issuers
As discussed in our January 2026 memo, beginning in March 2026, directors and officers of “Foreign Private Issuers” (FPIs) will be required to make public EDGAR filings pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) of Forms 3, 4 and 5. These forms cover beneficial ownership of, and transactions in, SEC-registered equity securities.
Foreign Private Issuers will be required to make Section 16(a) reports on share ownership and insider transactions
Beginning in March 2026, directors and officers of “Foreign Private Issuers” (FPIs) will be required to make public EDGAR filings pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) of Forms 3, 4 and 5. These forms cover beneficial ownership of, and transactions in, SEC-registered equity securities.