Effective March 18, 2026, foreign private issuers, or FPIs, will be subject to the reporting requirements under Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Below, we outline what this means for FPIs, their officer and directors, and how you can get ready to comply.
What are Foreign Private Issuers?
FPIs are non-U.S. companies…
On June 4, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) issued a concept release soliciting public comment on the definition of foreign private issuer (“FPI”), particularly on whether the current definition should be amended in an effort to protect U.S. investors while continuing to facilitate capital formation. The SEC is focused on the…
