SEC Extends Merger Form S-4: $392 Million in Annual Paperwork Pain
Published Date: 3/5/2026
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The SEC is asking to keep using Form S-4, which companies file when they merge or combine businesses. About 228 companies spend lots of time and money preparing this form each year, with outside experts costing nearly $392 million annually. You’ve got until April 6, 2026, to share your thoughts on this paperwork extension!
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