Form F-4MEF Rule 462(b) registrations adding securities to Form F-4
Form F-4MEF: Rule 462(b) registration statements adding securities to a prior effective Form F-4 registration.
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $SECFEED_KEY" \ "https://secfeedapi.com/v1/filings?query=formType:%22F-4MEF%22&size=2"
import os, requests
r = requests.get(
"https://secfeedapi.com/v1/filings",
params={'query': 'formType:"F-4MEF"', 'size': '2'},
headers={"Authorization": f"Bearer {os.environ['SECFEED_KEY']}"},
)
print(r.json())What is F-4MEF?
The EDGAR Filer Manual describes F-4MEF as a new registration statement filed under Rule 462(b) to add securities to a prior related effective registration statement on Form F-4. It becomes effective on filing.
Foreign acquirers use it when the number of shares to be issued in a business combination or exchange offer increases beyond the amount originally registered.
Foreign private issuers with an effective Form F-4 registration statement.
When additional securities are needed for the transaction, effective on filing.
Filings per year
Every F-4MEF filing on EDGAR, counted from the SecFeed index. Updated daily.
What is inside
| Section | Contents |
|---|---|
| Cover | Additional securities registered and fee table. |
| Incorporation by reference | The earlier F-4 registration statement. |
| Exhibits | Opinions and consents. |
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Latest F-4MEF filings
| Company | Form | Filed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEEKAY CORP | F-4MEF | 2024-09-27 | EDGAR ↗ |
| TOYO Co., Ltd | F-4MEF | 2024-05-01 | EDGAR ↗ |
| Kandi Technologies Group, Inc. | F-4MEF | 2024-02-08 | EDGAR ↗ |
| Nvni Group Ltd | F-4MEF | 2023-09-27 | EDGAR ↗ |
| BAYTEX ENERGY CORP. | F-4MEF | 2023-05-19 | EDGAR ↗ |
| Inter & Co, Inc. | F-4MEF | 2022-05-10 | EDGAR ↗ |
| ICON PLC | F-4MEF | 2021-06-30 | EDGAR ↗ |
| COCA-COLA EUROPEAN PARTNERS plc | F-4MEF | 2016-05-27 | EDGAR ↗ |
Use cases
- Detect upsized cross-border stock deals
- Complete the F-4 filing history of a transaction
Related forms
Form F-4 POS: post-effective amendments to Form F-4 registration statements filed by foreign issuers for mergers and exchange offers.
S-4Merger and exchange registrationEvery Form S-4 since 1994: registration of securities issued in mergers, acquisitions and exchange offers, often a joint proxy statement prospectus.
FAQ
How much can an F-4MEF add?
Rule 462(b) permits up to 20% of the maximum aggregate offering price of the earlier registration statement.
Is it reviewed by the SEC?
No. It is effective upon filing.
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