Form 20-F registration statements under Section 12(b)
Form 20FR12B: a foreign private issuer registers a class of securities for exchange listing under Exchange Act Section 12(b) using Form 20-F.
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $SECFEED_KEY" \ "https://secfeedapi.com/v1/filings?query=formType:%2220FR12B%22&size=2"
import os, requests
r = requests.get(
"https://secfeedapi.com/v1/filings",
params={'query': 'formType:"20FR12B"', 'size': '2'},
headers={"Authorization": f"Bearer {os.environ['SECFEED_KEY']}"},
)
print(r.json())What is 20FR12B?
Form 20-F has two uses: the annual report of a foreign private issuer, and the registration statement it files to register securities under the Exchange Act. EDGAR separates the registration use into 20FR12B, for securities to be listed on a national exchange under Section 12(b), and 20FR12G for Section 12(g).
A 20FR12B often appears when a foreign company lists in the US without a public offering, such as a direct listing of ADSs or a spin-off. It contains the full 20-F disclosure package.
Foreign private issuers registering a class of securities for listing on a US national securities exchange.
Before the securities are listed; it becomes effective together with the exchange's certification.
Filings per year
Every 20FR12B filing on EDGAR, counted from the SecFeed index, amendments included. Updated daily.
What is inside
| Section | Contents |
|---|---|
| Company information | History, business overview, organizational structure. |
| Operating and financial review | The 20-F equivalent of MD&A. |
| Directors and shareholders | Management, compensation, major shareholders, related parties. |
| Financial statements | Audited statements under IFRS or US GAAP. |
| Securities | Description of the securities being registered. |
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Latest 20FR12B filings
| Company | Form | Filed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Partners Group Holdings Ltd | 20FR12B | 2026-10-02 | EDGAR ↗ |
| GOWell Energy Technology | 20FR12B | 2026-10-01 | EDGAR ↗ |
| AI OKTO Corp. | 20FR12B | 2026-09-09 | EDGAR ↗ |
| Resolution Minerals Ltd | 20FR12B/A | 2026-09-01 | EDGAR ↗ |
| Resolution Minerals Ltd | 20FR12B/A | 2026-08-14 | EDGAR ↗ |
| Resolution Minerals Ltd | 20FR12B/A | 2026-08-04 | EDGAR ↗ |
| Gix Internet Ltd. | 20FR12B/A | 2026-07-28 | EDGAR ↗ |
| Resolution Minerals Ltd | 20FR12B | 2026-07-13 | EDGAR ↗ |
Use cases
- Track foreign companies listing in the US
- Find spin-offs and direct listings by foreign issuers
- Pair with 8-A12B and exchange certifications
Related forms
Every Form 20-F annual report and 20-F registration filed by foreign private issuers on EDGAR, searchable by company and date, with sections as text.
20FR12G20-F registration, 12(g)Form 20FR12G: a foreign private issuer registers a class of equity securities under Exchange Act Section 12(g) using Form 20-F.
8-A12BExchange listing registrationForm 8-A12B: short form registrations of a class of securities under Exchange Act Section 12(b), filed when securities list on an exchange.
FAQ
Is 20FR12B an annual report?
No. It is the registration statement version of Form 20-F, filed to register securities for exchange listing.
What is the difference from 20FR12G?
20FR12B registers securities for an exchange listing under Section 12(b); 20FR12G registers under Section 12(g), usually without an exchange listing.
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