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Proposed RuleOpen for Comment2026-090952026-05-07

Semiannual Reporting

Securities and Exchange Commission

Abstract

The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") is proposing amendments to allow companies to file semiannual reports on new Form 10-S in lieu of quarterly reports on Form 10-Q to meet their interim reporting obligations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act"). The Commission is also proposing changes to the financial statement requirements of Regulation S-X to facilitate semiannual reporting and to simplify rules regarding the age of financial statements.

Action & Dates

Action
Proposed rule.
Dates
Comments should be received on or before July 6, 2026.

CFR References

Topics

AccountantsAccountingAdministrative practice and procedureAuthority delegations (Government agencies)Banks, bankingBrokersConfidential business informationElectronic filingEmployee benefit plansFraudHolding companiesInsurance companiesInvestment companiesOil and gas explorationReporting and recordkeeping requirementsSecuritiesSwapsTrusts and trusteesUtilities

Public Comment

Comments Close
2026-07-06 — Open for comment

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Securities and Exchange Commission 17 CFR Parts 200, 210, 229, 230, 232, 239, 240, 249, and 260 [Release Nos. 33-11414; 34-105368; 39-2563; IC-36140; File No. S7-2026-15] RIN 3235-AN58 ( printed page 24968) AGENCY: Securities and Exchange Commission. ACTION: Proposed rule. SUMMARY: The Securities and Exchange Commission (“Commission”) is proposing amendments to allow companies to file semiannual reports on new Form 10-S in lieu of quarterly reports on Form 10-Q to meet their interim reporting obligations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”). The Commission is also proposing changes to the financial statement requirements of Regulation S-X to facilitate semiannual reporting and to simplify rules regarding the age of financial statements. DATES: Comments should be received on or before July 6, 2026. ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: Electronic Comments Use the Commission's internet comment form ( https://www.sec.gov/​rules/​submitcomments.htm ). Send an email to rule-comment@sec.gov . Please include File Number S7-2026-15 on the subject line. Paper Comments Send paper comments to Vanessa A. Countryman, Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549-1090. All submissions should refer to File Number S7-2026-15. This file number should be included on the subject line if email is used. To help the Commission process and review your comments more effici

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Citation: 91 FR 24968