This quick reference guide provides a overview of Section 16 of the US Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act).
Topics covered include:
- Who qualifies as an “insider" subject to Section 16?
- What types of reports need to be filed with the SEC and what triggers these filings?
- What is the filing deadline for Section 16 reports?
- What happens if a Section 16 report is filed late?
- What are the short-swing rules under Section 16(b)?
