Form F-6/A Filings

What Is SEC Form F-6/A?

SEC Form F-6/A is an important filing required under the Securities Act of 1933. It is used to amend a previously filed Form F-6 registration statement for depositary shares evidenced by American Depositary Receipts issued against deposited securities of a foreign issuer.

This form is typically filed when the depositary agreement, ADR terms, exhibits, or other information in the registration statement needs to be revised or updated. It is event-driven and filed as needed rather than on a fixed periodic schedule.

Form F-6/A ensures transparency by formally updating the SEC record for an existing ADR registration statement. While it does not create a recurring reporting obligation, it helps keep the registration statement accurate when material changes affect the ADR facility or related documents. For broader research on filing activity, many filers also review recent SEC filings and compare related registration statements through initial public offering coverage.

Key elements typically found in SEC Form F-6/A include:

• Name of the depositary and the foreign issuer
• Description of the American Depositary Shares and underlying deposited securities
• Updated terms of the deposit agreement and ADR holder rights
• Revisions to eligibility or registration statement information
• Amended exhibits, such as the deposit agreement or opinion of counsel
• Confirmation that the amendment is submitted electronically on EDGAR

SEC Form F-6/A Filing Deadlines

SEC Form F-6/A does not have a fixed filing deadline, unlike periodic SEC reports. These filings are generally made when amendments are needed to update the existing registration statement and maintain accurate disclosure.

Key Things to Know About Form F-6/A Filing Rules

• Amendment Filing Required: A depositor or foreign issuer may need to file Form F-6/A when a previously filed Form F-6 registration statement must be updated to reflect revised ADR terms or amended exhibits.
• Form F-6/A Is Not a Periodic Report: Unlike Forms 10-K or 10-Q, Form F-6/A is not filed on a recurring calendar schedule. It is submitted only when an amendment to the registration statement is necessary.
• Exhibits Often Matter: Amendments may include updated deposit agreements, revised ADR forms, or other supporting documents that affect ADR holders' rights or the structure of the ADR facility.
• Eligibility Still Applies: Even when amending a registration statement, the filer must continue to satisfy the requirements for use of Form F-6 under the Securities Act framework.
• Used in Multiple Scenarios: Form F-6/A may be used for changes to deposit agreement terms, ADR ratios, exhibit updates, or other revisions affecting an existing ADR registration statement.

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