SEC Seeks Comments on Canadian Tender Offer Form
Published Date: 1/13/2026
Notice
Summary
The SEC is asking for comments to extend the approval of Schedule 13E-4F, a form used by Canadian companies making cash offers for their own securities when less than 40% are owned by U.S. investors. This form helps U.S. investors get clear info to make smart choices. It takes about 3 hours to prepare once a year, with no extra costs involved.
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Disclosure for U.S. Investors in Canadian Offers
You, as a U.S. investor in a Canadian company's securities, may receive information on Schedule 13E-4F when the Canadian issuer makes a cash tender or exchange offer and less than 40 percent of that class is held by U.S. holders. The form is meant to give you adequate information to make informed voting and investment decisions; the SEC estimates it takes about 3.33 hours to prepare and about one response per year. The SEC is requesting public comments on this information collection by March 16, 2026.
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