# 17 CFR § 240.12b-4: Supplemental information

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-240.12b-4

## Section

- **Citation:** 17 CFR § 240.12b-4
- **Heading:** Supplemental information
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 17—Commodity and Securities Exchanges > CHAPTER II—SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION > PART 240—GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS, SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 > General

## Text

The Commission or its staff may, where it is deemed appropriate, request supplemental information concerning the registrant, a registration statement or a periodic or other report under the Act. This information shall not be required to be filed with or deemed part of the registration statement or report. The information shall be returned to the registrant upon request, provided that:
(a) Such request is made at the time such information is furnished to the staff;
(b) The return of such information is consistent with the protection of investors; and
(c) The return of such information is consistent with the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552).
[47 FR 11465, Mar. 16, 1982]

## Nearby sections

- [17 CFR § 240.12b-2 § 240.12b-2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-240.12b-2.md)
- [17 CFR § 240.12b-4 § 240.12b-4 Supplemental information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-240.12b-4.md)
- [17 CFR § 240.12b-5 § 240.12b-5 Determination of affiliates of banks.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-240.12b-5.md)
- [17 CFR § 240.12b-6 § 240.12b-6 When securities are deemed to be registered.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-240.12b-6.md)
- [17 CFR § 240.12b-11 § 240.12b-11 Number of copies; signatures; binding.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-240.12b-11.md)
- [17 CFR § 240.12b-12 § 240.12b-12 Requirements as to paper, printing and language.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-240.12b-12.md)
- [17 CFR § 240.12b-14 § 240.12b-14 Riders; inserts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-240.12b-14.md)
- [17 CFR § 240.12b-20 § 240.12b-20 Additional information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-240.12b-20.md)
- [17 CFR § 240.12b-22 § 240.12b-22 Disclaimer of control.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-240.12b-22.md)
- [17 CFR § 240.12b-23 § 240.12b-23 Incorporation by reference.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-240.12b-23.md)
- [17 CFR § 240.12b-30 § 240.12b-30 Additional exhibits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-240.12b-30.md)
- [17 CFR § 240.12b-33 § 240.12b-33 Annual reports to other Federal agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-240.12b-33.md)
- [17 CFR § 240.12b-36 § 240.12b-36 Use of financial statements filed under other acts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-240.12b-36.md)
- [17 CFR § 240.12d1-1 § 240.12d1-1 Registration effective as to class or series.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-240.12d1-1.md)

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