May 22, 2026

SEC Proposes Amendments to Permit Optional Semiannual Reporting by Public Companies

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On May 5, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) proposed rule and form amendments that would give public companies the option of filing semiannual reports in lieu of quarterly reports to meet their periodic reporting obligations under the federal securities laws (the “Proposed Amendments”). If adopted, the Proposed Amendments would represent a significant shift in the periodic reporting framework for public companies, reflecting the SEC’s current focus on reducing regulatory burdens on public companies while maintaining investor protections and providing the flexibility to determine the periodic reporting frequency that best serves the company and its stockholders.

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