# Пов'язані статті щодо Semiannual

SEC Weighs Shift to Semiannual Earnings Reporting

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering a proposal that would allow public companies to report earnings semiannually instead of quarterly. The rule, which may be introduced in the coming month, would make quarterly disclosures optional rather than mandatory. Regulators have been consulting with major stock exchanges regarding potential changes to listing requirements if the proposal moves forward. Quarterly reporting has been a standard practice in U.S. markets since 1970. Supporters argue that reducing reporting frequency could alleviate short-term pressure on corporate management and lower compliance costs, potentially reversing the decline in the number of publicly listed companies. Critics, however, warn that less frequent reporting could reduce transparency and delay the release of critical financial information investors rely on. The European Union eliminated mandatory quarterly reporting in 2013, and the UK followed suit several years later. The SEC's proposal would undergo a standard rulemaking process, including a public comment period, before any final decision is made. There is no confirmation that the rule will be approved.

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