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Definition of 'SEC Form PRER14C'

A filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that must be filed by a registrant wanting to make changes to a previously submitted preliminary information statement. SEC Form PRER14C provides security holders who are entitled to vote on issues for which the company is not soliciting proxies with information required by Schedule 14A. This filing also provides information about the interest of certain persons in favor of or in opposition to matters to be acted upon and proposals by security holders. The form is required to state that proxies are not being solicited.
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Investopedia explains 'SEC Form PRER14C'

Form PRER14C, "revised preliminary materials: information statements", is required under Section 14(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This form must be filed with the SEC 10 days before definitive information statements are distributed to shareholders and helps the SEC protect shareholders' rights by ensuring that they receive key information, clearly presented.

Related filings: SEC Form DEFR14C

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