To aid filers avoid missing deadlines and reduce congestion around busy important filing dates, the SEC provides an anticipated peak filing schedule. Peak EDGAR filing times are estimated using historical data. The 2018 schedule is now available from the SEC.
The Commission suggests filers submit test filings prior to a filing’s due date. This will help ease congestion and the high volume of activity on those dates. In addition, the Commission warns that filers may experience longer than usual waiting periods for filing support during these peak volume times.
The Peak Filing schedule can be accessed from the SEC’s website here. Plan your filings accordingly to avoid the last-minute stress of an approaching deadline compounded by the congestion of the EDGAR System.
Sources:
Now Available: Peak Volume for EDGAR Filings (2018) (www.sec.gov)
EDGAR 2018 Filing Peak Schedule By Date (www.sec.gov)
