Rule 13e-1 was added to the Exchange Act to make it unlawful for an issuer who has received notice that it is the subject of a tender offer made under Section 14(d)(1) of the Act which has commenced under Rule 14d-2 to purchase any equity securities during the tender offer unless it first files a statement with the Commission containing the required information.
US Code:
15 USC 78n
Name of Law: Securities Exchange Act of 1934
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.