BPO Services

HTML stands for Hyper Text Markup Language. This is the language understood by software used to browse the web. HTML uses a series of defined tags to relay display instructions to the browser. While most web documents currently make use of the HTML version 4.0 standard, the SEC only accepts HTML documents formatted using the HTML version 3.2 standard (with a few exceptions). As most HTML converters convert parent documents (i.e. MS Word, Excel, etc) to the HTML 4.0 standard, this creates challenges when creating EDGAR compliant HTML documents.

PDF to ASCII or HTML

PDF stands for Portable Document Format and is a proprietary standard - set forth by the Adobe Corporation - for conveying graphic/multi-media-intensive document information across multiple platforms. Documents in PDF format are usually viewed using the Adobe Acrobat Reader. EDGAR accepts documents in PDF format as unofficial copies of documents contained in the submission. The unofficial PDF document must be filed with its official counterpart (HTML or ASCII). If you wish to file a PDF version later, it must accompany an amendment of the official filing. The only exception to this is when filing a non-public correspondence document for an SEC examiner. The redlined PDF alone may be sent in the “CORRESP” document or submission.

Image Conversion

Image to HTML or ASCII done by Optical Character Recognition (OCR) is faster, more accurate and more efficient than keystroke data entry. We have the technology to cost-effectively and efficiently handle hand held data collection.

After this conversion process we use to do three times QC and Proof Reading, and send it back to clients with 100% accuracy.

Forms

The SEC now requires all Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Section 16(a) ownership reports Forms 3, 4, and 5.

Every entity filing Section 16 reports (i.e. a director, insider, etc) needs to be registered with the SEC. This can be accomplished by completing and submitting a Form ID to the SEC for each entity. Upon successful registration, the SEC will provide the information required to access the Online Forms web site and submit Section 16 reports. This information includes a CIK, CCC, and Password.

Only one CIK is required per individual, i.e. the individual only needs to submit one Form ID. If a director needs to submit Section 16 reports for involvement in multiple companies, the same CIK can be used.

It might take several days to receive the required information - CIK, CCC, and Password - from the SEC.

The CIK used to log into the Online Forms web site will be marked as the entity responsible for filing any reports during that session. Should there be any questions or concerns with the filing of a report, the SEC may contact this entity.