OMB understands that SEC is in the process of revising its methodologies to estimate annualized costs to the Federal government for all its relevant collections of information. OMB anticipates that future extensions of this OMB control number will reflect the revised methodologies.
Supporting statement updated during OMB review.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2026
36 Months From Approved
12/31/2026
729
0
729
481,490
0
479,667
580,251,325
0
576,970,825
Form 20-F is filed by foreign private issuers to register securities pursuant to Section 12(b) or (g) or to satisfy their annual report obligations pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
The final rules require annual disclosure of a foreign private issuerâs processes, if any, for assessing, identifying, and managing material risks from cybersecurity threats, as well as description of whether any risks from cybersecurity threats, including as a result of previous cybersecurity incidents, have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect the registrant. The final rules also require a description of the board of directorsâ oversight of risks from cybersecurity threats, and a description of managementâs role in assessing and managing the registrantâs material risks from cybersecurity threats.
For purposes of the PRA, the Commission estimates that, for Form 20-F, the final rules will result in an increase of 1,823 burden hours and $3,280,500 for the services of outside professionals.
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.