When did the rule mandating filing via EDGAR for all non-US filers come into effect?
As of November 4, 2002 filing via EDGAR became mandatory for all filers – worldwide – subject to certain exceptions noted below. • Forms exempt from electronic EDGAR filings include, but are not limited to: • Glossy annual reports • 6-Ks for which the content has not been the subject of a press release or not distributed to security holders or not the subject of any new information. In these instances, the issuer may choose to file electronically or on paper. • An English language summary of foreign language documents is still permitted – rather than the full translation as initially proposed by the SEC. • The SEC does not require a certification by a corporate officer regarding the accuracy of translations. Rather, the SEC believes that sufficient United States securities law liabilities already apply to the translations – so that a certification does not serve any real benefit. The final EDGAR worldwide rules are available at www.sec.gov/rules/final/33-8099.htm.
