What is SEC Form DEFA14A

SEC Form DEFA14A is a form that must be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) when a company wants to provide additional materials related to an upcoming required shareholder vote. The form should provide security holders with sufficient information to allow them to make an informed vote at the shareholders' meeting or to authorize a proxy to vote on their behalf.

BREAKING DOWN SEC Form DEFA14A

SEC Form DEFA14A, which is also known as "additional proxy soliciting materials - definitive," is required under Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This form helps the SEC ensure that shareholders' rights are upheld.

The completed form includes information about the date, time and place of the meeting of security holders; revocability of proxy; dissenter's right of appraisal; persons making the solicitation; direct or indirect interest of certain persons in matters to be acted upon; modification or exchange of securities; financial statements; voting procedures; and other details.