I. INTRODUCTION
II. DISCUSSION OF THE FINAL AMENDMENTS
1. Rule 13d-1(a), (e), (f), and (g)
B. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO RULE 13D-3 REGARDING THE USE OF CASH-SETTLED DERIVATIVE SECURITIES
C. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO RULE 13D-5
1. Proposed Rule 13d-5(b)(1)(i), (b)(2)(i), and (b)(1)(ii)
2. Proposed Rule 13d-5(b)(1)(iii) and (b)(2)(ii)
3. Proposed Rule 13d-5(b)(1)(iv) and (b)(2)(iii)
D. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO RULE 13D-6 TO CREATE CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS
1. Proposed Amendments
2. Comments Received
3. Final Amendments
E. AMENDMENT TO SCHEDULE 13D TO CLARIFY DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS REGARDING DERIVATIVE SECURITIES
1. Proposed Amendment
2. Comments Received
3. Final Amendment
F. STRUCTURED DATA REQUIREMENT FOR SCHEDULES 13D AND 13G
1. Proposed Amendment
2. Comments Received
3. Final Amendment
G. COMPLIANCE DATES
III. OTHER MATTERS
IV. ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
A. OVERVIEW
B. BASELINE
1. Current Schedule 13D and 13G Filing Requirements
2. Market Trends
3. Affected Parties and Current Market Practices
C. ECONOMIC EFFECTS OF THE FINAL RULES
1. Shortened Initial Schedule 13D Filing Deadline
2. Shortened Schedule 13G Filing Deadlines
3. Other Amendments
D. REASONABLE ALTERNATIVES TO THE FINAL RULES
1. Alternative Filing Deadlines
2. Tiered Approaches
3. Modify Structured Data Requirement
V. PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT
A. SUMMARY OF THE COLLECTIONS OF INFORMATION
B. SUMMARY OF COMMENT LETTERS ON PRA ESTIMATES
C. BURDEN AND COST ESTIMATES FOR THE FINAL AMENDMENTS
VI. REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY ACT CERTIFICATION STATUTORY AUTHORITY