The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested an extension for a previously approved data collection related to Form 4 filings under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This form requires insiders, such as directors or officers who own more than 10% of a registered equity security, to report changes in their ownership. Each year, about 186,052 insiders file Form 4, which takes about 0.5 hours to prepare, totaling approximately 93,026 burden hours annually. The public can comment on this request from December 10, 2024, to January 9, 2025, through the provided online link or email address.
Simple Explanation
The SEC wants more time to keep track of a form that people who own a lot of company shares have to fill out when they sell or buy more shares. This form helps everyone know who owns what, and people can share their thoughts about this until early January.