Panasonic Corporation ([TOKYO:6752] “Panasonic”), hereby announces that it intends to file Form 15F with the SEC today to terminate its reporting obligations under Section 15(d) of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”).
1. Schedule (Eastern Time in the U.S.)
June 20, 2016 | Panasonic files Form 15F with the SEC to terminate Panasonic’s reporting obligations under the Exchange Act | |
Panasonic’s reporting obligations under the Exchange Act to be suspended upon its filing of Form 15F with the SEC | ||
September 2016 | Termination of Panasonic’s reporting obligations under the Exchange Act to become effective 90 days after its filing of Form 15F with the SEC | |
The schedule provided above including the anticipated effective dates may be delayed if the SEC objects or requests an extended review or for other reasons.
2. Future Plans
While Panasonic’s reporting obligations under the Exchange Act
(including the obligation to file annual reports on Form 20-F) will be
terminated, Panasonic will continue to prepare English consolidated
financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP* and
disclose them on Panasonic’s website. Panasonic will also continue to
disclose English translations of disclosure documents pursuant to
Japanese law and relevant information such as news releases, in order to
facilitate comparisons with past disclosure. Continuous efforts will be
made to maintain and enhance governance and disclosure for shareholders
and investors.
Panasonic’s American Depositary Shares will continue
to be traded in the U.S. on the over-the-counter market under the
American Depositary Receipt Program in the U.S.
* Panasonic will voluntarily adopt International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) from its year-end financial results for fiscal 2017 in place of U.S. GAAP.
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