[Federal Register: November 24, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 226)] [Notices] [Page 66215-66216] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr24no99-101] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Proposed Collection; Comment Request Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange Commission Office of Filings and Information Services Washington, DC 20549 Extension: Form F-9, SEC File No. 270-333, OMB Control No. 3235-0377 Form F-10, SEC File No. 270-334, OMB Control No. 3235-0380 Form 10, SEC File No. 270-51, OMB Control No. 3235-0064 Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Securities and Exchange commission (``Commission'') is soliciting comments on the collection of information summarized below. The Commission plans to submit these existing collections of information summarized below. The Commission plans to submit these existing collections of information to the Office of Management and Budget for approval of extension on the following: Form F-9 is a registration Statement under the Securities Act of 1933 (Securities Act) used by certain investment grade debt or investment grade preferred securities that are offered for cash or in connection with an exchange offer and either non convertible or not convertible for a period of at least one year from the date of issuance and, except as noted in paragraph (e), are thereafter only convertible into security of another class of the issuer. The information required by Form F-9 is useful for persons considering investment in securities issued by Canadian companies. Form F-9 takes approximately 25 hours to prepare and is filed by 12 respondents. It is estimated that 25% of the 300 hours (75 hours) would be prepared by the company. Form F-10 is a Registration Statement used by Canadian ``substantial issuers,'' those issuers with at least thirty-six calendar months of reporting history with a securities commission in Canada and a market value of common stock of at least $360 million (Canadian) and an aggregate market value of common stock held by non- affiliates of at least $75 million (Canadian). The information required under the cover of Form F-10 can be used by security holders and investors in evaluating securities and making investment decisions. Form F-10 takes approximately 25 hours to prepare and is filed by 45 respondents. It is estimated that 25% of the 1,125 hours (281) would be prepared by the company. Form 10 is used by the Commission to register securities pursuant to Sections 12(b) and 12(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act). Form 10 requires financial and other information about such matters as the registrant's business, properties, identify and remuneration of management, outstanding securities and securities to be registered and financial condition. The information provided by Form 10 is intend to ensure the adequacy of information available to investors about the company. Form 10 takes approximately 24 hours to prepare and is filed by 124 respondents. It is estimated that 25% of the 2,977 hours (744 hours) would be prepared by the company. Written comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) The accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden of the collection of information; (c) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) Ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Consideration will be given [[Page 66216]] to comments and suggestions submitted in writing within 60 days of this publication. Please direct your written comments to Michael E. Bartell, Associate Executive Director, Office of Information Technology, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 5th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20549. Dated: November 5, 1999. Margaret H. McFarland, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 99-30583 Filed 11-23-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8010-01-M