Form 15-12B/A Filings

What Is SEC Form 15-12B/A?

SEC Form 15-12B/A is an amendment to a previously filed Form 15-12B under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. It is used by a registrant to revise, supplement, or correct information included in an initial Form 15-12B filing related to terminating registration of a class of securities under Section 12(b) and/or suspending the duty to file reports under Sections 13(a) and 15(d).

This form is typically filed when a company needs to update key details after submitting Form 15-12B, such as changes to eligibility representations, corrections to issuer or security identifiers, or updates to the registrant’s reporting status. Like the initial filing, it is submitted through EDGAR and is used to ensure the record accurately reflects the registrant’s intent and basis for termination or suspension.

Form 15-12B/A supports transparency by maintaining an accurate public filing history regarding a registrant’s Exchange Act registration and reporting status. Depending on the circumstances, companies may coordinate this process with related actions such as delisting and deregistration, and should ensure consistency across filings and public disclosures available through the SEC’s EDGAR system, including guidance and form instructions published on the SEC’s official forms and filings resources.

Key elements typically found in SEC Form 15-12B/A include:

• Name of the registrant and SEC file number
• Class of securities and exchange listing context under Section 12(b)
• Identification of the prior Form 15-12B filing being amended
• Corrections or updates to representations supporting eligibility
• Authorized signature and filing information submitted via EDGAR

SEC Form 15-12B/A Filing Deadlines

SEC Form 15-12B/A does not have a fixed statutory deadline and is generally filed on an as-needed basis when the registrant must amend or correct a previously submitted Form 15-12B. Timing is driven by the need to ensure the public record is accurate and aligned with the registrant’s deregistration and reporting status.

Key Things to Know About Form 15-12B/A Filing Rules

Amends a Prior Form 15-12B Filing: Form 15-12B/A is filed only to revise, supplement, or correct a previously filed Form 15-12B and should clearly reflect what is being updated.

Used to Correct or Update the Public Record: Companies file Form 15-12B/A to address errors, omissions, or changes in information related to the termination of Section 12(b) registration and/or reporting suspension status.

Event-Driven, Not a Fixed Deadline Form: There is no standard calendar deadline; the amendment is filed as needed based on the registrant’s facts and the accuracy of the prior filing.

Must Be Consistent With Related Actions: If a registrant is also delisting or taking other steps that affect Exchange Act status, disclosures and filings should remain consistent throughout the record.

Filed Electronically Through EDGAR: Like the initial Form 15-12B, the amendment is submitted via EDGAR with an authorized signature and appropriate registrant identifiers.

Under Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, our platform provides tools to search and monitor EDGAR submission activity, including programmatic access through the SEC Filings API. For a step-by-step walkthrough, see the process of accessing SEC filings via EDGAR