[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 202 (Wednesday, October 20, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Page 64753]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-26344]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange
Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC
20549-0213.
Extension:
Rule 425, OMB Control No. 3235-0521, SEC File No. 270-462.
Notice is hereby given, that pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Securities and Exchange
Commission (``Commission'') is soliciting comments on the collection of
information summarized below. The Commission plans to submit this
existing collection of information to the Office of Management and
Budget for approval.
Rule 425 (17 CFR 230.425) under the Securities Act of 1933 (15
U.S.C. 77a et seq.) requires the filing of certain prospectuses and
communications under Rule 135 (17 CFR 230.135) and Rule 165 (17 CFR
230.165) in connection with business combination transactions. The
purpose of the rule is to permit more oral and written communications
with shareholders about tender offers, mergers and other business
combination transactions on a more timely basis, so long as the written
communications are filed on the date of first use. Approximately 1,680
issuers file communications under Rule 425 at an estimated 0.25 hours
per response for a total of 420 annual burden hours.
Written comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the agency, including whether the information will have practical
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden
imposed by the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the
quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d)
ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on
respondents, including through the use of automated collection
techniques or other forms of information technology. Consideration will
be given to comments and suggestions submitted in writing within 60
days of this publication.
Please direct your written comments to Jeffrey Heslop, Acting
Director/CIO, Securities and Exchange Commission, C/O Remi Pavlik-
Simon, 6432 General Green Way, Alexandria, VA 22312; or send an e-mail
to: [email protected].
Dated: October 6, 2010.
Florence E. Harmon,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2010-26344 Filed 10-19-10; 8:45 am]
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