25 Sep 2025
📈SEC Requests OMB Review for Form 18-K Annual Report Extension
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Extension: Form 18-K-Annual Report
Summary
The SEC has submitted a request to the OMB for an extension of the Form 18-K, an annual report fundamentally used by foreign governments with securities listed in the U.S. The form ensures the availability of important investment information for public disclosure, with no financial burden for the issuers since they maintain internal reporting.
Agencies
- Securities and Exchange Commission
Business Impact
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The SEC's request for extension of Form 18-K requires foreign governments with U.S.-listed securities to provide mandatory annual disclosures. This affects compliance obligations for these entities and impacts business transparency for investors in the U.S. market.