Regulation 14A Extended for Shareholder Voting Info
Published Date: 6/17/2026
Notice
Summary
The SEC is asking to keep using and extend a set of rules (Regulation 14A) that help companies share important info with shareholders before big votes. This update also lets the Federal Reserve use the same forms, making things simpler for both agencies. No new costs or big changes for companies, but the paperwork approval is up for renewal soon.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Proxy Filing Paperwork Burden Extended
The SEC is requesting an extension to keep using Regulation 14A and Schedule 14A for proxy and consent solicitation materials. Schedule 14A takes about 180.12 hours per response, is filed once per year by approximately 6,043 respondents, produces an annual internal reporting burden of 816,349 hours (75% of hours), and an external professional cost burden of $163,269,774 annually (25% of hours at $600/hour).
Proxy Materials Available on EDGAR
Proxy materials filed on Schedule 14A are mandatory and publicly available on the SEC's EDGAR system, so shareholders can read the information companies provide before votes at annual or other meetings. The rule is intended to ensure investors have the information necessary to vote in an informed manner.
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