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Section 16, Form 144, and Schedule 13D & 13G Filing Software

Efficiently file SEC ownership forms electronically with our secure financial reporting software. Based upon your needs, choose to access just these SEC form types or the complete ActiveDisclosure platform.

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Meet new electronic filing requirements with confidence

The SEC has created new rulings around the electronic submission of documents that were previously paper. Make the smooth transition with our Section 16, Form 144, and Schedule 13D & 13G reporting software that minimizes late filings and FINRA/SEC escalations.

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Secure, self-service Section 16, 
Form 144, and Schedule 13D & 13G

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Gain access to these form types standalone within AD

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Report equity ownership & changes to corporate securities electronically

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Simplify your beneficial ownership filings

Section 16

Our Section 16 filing software helps you easily manage filing Section 16 forms 3, 4, and 5. Section 16 filings are required for certain insiders and decision-makers to report their holdings as well as any changes in ownership of the company's securities. Individuals subject to Section 16 reporting include directors, officers and beneficial owners of more than 10% of a company's stock.

Form 144

Comply with the new electronic filing regulations of Form 144 with filing software from DFIN. Use AD to file Form 144 whenever affiliates plan to sell their restricted or control securities. These typically are acquired through private placements and other restricted means, meaning they are not registered for public resale. Filling out Form 144 is required for altering the SEC of an insider's intention to sell a large number of shares in a specific timeframe.

Schedule 13D & G

Streamline your Schedule 13D filing and 13G reporting process with our beneficial ownership reporting software. These are required for investors who acquire beneficial ownership of more than 5% of a company’s equity securities. These filings ensure transparency by disclosing significant ownership changes to the SEC and the market.

Download the Schedule 13 D and Schedule 13 G filing templates to simplify your beneficial ownership reporting requirements and ensure timely submissions.

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Section 16 & Form 144

  • Create, test and live file with the SEC
  • File for multiple reporting owners
  • Footnote across multiple forms
  • Auto-fill forms with saved data
  • One-click previews before filing
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Fortified Security

Secure SEC EDGAR filing built from the ground up for client security and data privacy with SOC 2 Type II audits. Protected by modern technologies for cybersecurity, anti-malware, encryption, firewall, MFA, SSO, and more.

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Streamlined UI/UX

Streamlined UI/UX experience enables instant access to your projects, rapid task completion and low learning curve.

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Schedule 13D & 13G

Adhere to the latest Schedule 13D and 13G requirements and submit your EDGAR filings in machine-readable, structured data format (XML) with ActiveDisclosure to enhance visibility for investors.

Reduce Filing Risk

DFIN ActiveDisclosure could helplower your legal exposure through features including:

  • Internal controls aligned with SOX governance standards
  • Full audit trail of every signature, change, and approval
  • System reminders reduce missed deadlines
  • Eliminates manual errors and filing inconsistencies

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Experience industry-leading support any time you need it

When you work with DFIN, you get:

Access to live experts 24/7/365 to respond to issues and provide expert insight trusted by the world’s largest public companies and IPO issuers.

Software that stays ahead of all SEC regulatory changes, enhancements and updates.

Market leadership level knowledge and experience from the world’s largest SEC filer.

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