Section 16 Reports

Definition:

Reports required to be filed with the SEC by Section 16 Insiders. Form 3 is used to report initial Beneficial Ownership of securities. Form 4 is an interim report used to report changes in Beneficial Ownership. Form 5 is filed annually to report Beneficial Ownership.

See also Forms 3, 4, 5 and Section 16.

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