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Form 8-K12G3 Filings

SEC Form 8-K12G3 is a current report filed by a successor issuer to notify the SEC that a class of securities is deemed registered under Section 12(g) as part of a succession event.

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219141808-K12G3Jushi Holdings Inc.Workiva Inc. Wdesk /fa07/31/2026
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What Is SEC Form 8-K12G3?

SEC Form 8-K12G3 is a filing used by successor issuers under Exchange Act Rule 12g-3(a) to notify the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that a class of securities is deemed registered under Section 12(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

This form is typically filed when a corporate succession occurs through a merger, reorganization, consolidation, or similar transaction in which a new registrant succeeds to the predecessor issuer's reporting status and continues the predecessor’s Exchange Act file number.

Form 8-K12G3 supports transparency by documenting the successor issuer’s assumption of reporting status and providing the market with a clear record of the succession on EDGAR, including the event's effective date and the continuation of the registrant’s disclosure obligations.

Key elements typically found in SEC Form 8-K12G3 include:

  • Name of the successor issuer and jurisdiction of incorporation
  • Name of the predecessor issuer and relevant identifiers
  • Statement that the filing is made pursuant to Rule 12g-3(a)
  • Description of the succession transaction and effective date
  • Class of securities deemed registered under Section 12(g)
  • Confirmation that the predecessor’s Exchange Act file number is being continued

SEC Form 8-K12G3 Filing Deadlines

SEC Form 8-K12G3 is filed in connection with a specific succession event and does not follow a fixed periodic deadline. Timing is generally event-driven and depends on when the successor issuer must provide public notice of the succession and related registration status, consistent with the Exchange Act framework described by the SEC.

Filing Stage Timeline Details
Triggering Event Not applicable A merger, reorganization, or similar transaction creates a successor issuer under Rule 12g-3(a)
Form 8-K12G3 Filing As needed Filed electronically on EDGAR to document the successor issuer’s reporting status
Public Availability Not applicable The filing becomes publicly accessible through EDGAR upon acceptance
Ongoing Reporting Status As needed The successor issuer continues Exchange Act reporting obligations under the predecessor’s file number

Key Things to Know About Form 8-K12G3 Filing Rules

  • Successor Issuer Filing Context: Form 8-K12G3 is used when a successor issuer is deemed to have securities registered under Section 12(g) by operation of Rule 12g-3 and must document the succession on EDGAR.
  • Rule 12g-3 Applies to Succession Events: The filing is tied to specific corporate transactions where a new registrant succeeds to the Exchange Act reporting status of a predecessor issuer.
  • Continuation of the File Number: Form 8-K12G3 is commonly used to continue the predecessor’s Exchange Act file number and maintain a consistent public reporting record.
  • Event-Driven, Not Periodic: Because it is filed in response to a transaction, Form 8-K12G3 is submitted as needed rather than on a recurring schedule.
  • Public Notice Through EDGAR: The filing provides a clear public record of the successor issuer’s reporting status and the transaction establishing succession, aligned with SEC disclosure practices.

To monitor succession-related filings and current reports, you can review Form 8-K filings and use our Latest SEC Filings tools

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