SEC 1662 (09-21)

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Supplemental Information for Persons Requested to Supply

Information Voluntarily or Directed to Supply Information

Pursuant to a Commission Subpoena

A. False Statements and Documents

Section 1001 of Title 18 of the United States Code provides that fines and terms of imprisonment may be imposed 

upon:

[W]hoever, in any matter within the jurisdiction of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of the 

Government of the United States, knowingly and willfully--

(1) falsifies, conceals, or covers up by any trick, scheme, or device a material fact;

(2) makes any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation; or

(3) makes or uses any false writing or document knowing the same to contain any materially 

false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or entry.

Section 1519 of Title 18 of the United States Code provides that fines and terms of imprisonment may be imposed 

upon:

Whoever knowingly alters, destroys, mutilates, conceals, covers up, falsifies, or makes a false entry 

in any record, document, or tangible object with the intent to impede, obstruct, or influence the 

investigation or proper administration of any matter within the jurisdiction of any department or 

agency of the United States . . ., or in relation to or contemplation of any such matter.

B. Testimony

If your testimony is taken, you should be aware of the following:

1. Record. Your testimony will be transcribed by a reporter. If you desire to go off the record, please indicate this to 

the Commission employee taking your testimony, who will determine whether to grant your request. The reporter 

will not go off the record at your, or your counsel’s, direction. 

2. Counsel. You have the right to be accompanied, represented and advised by counsel of your choice. Your 

counsel may advise you before, during and after your testimony; question you briefly at the conclusion of your 

testimony to clarify any of the answers you give during testimony; and make summary notes during your 

testimony solely for your use. If you are accompanied by counsel, you may consult privately. 

If you are not accompanied by counsel, please advise the Commission employee taking your testimony if, during the 

testimony, you desire to be accompanied, represented and advised by counsel. Your testimony will be adjourned 

once to afford you the opportunity to arrange to be so accompanied, represented or advised. 

You may be represented by counsel who also represents other persons involved in the Commission’s investigation. 

This multiple representation, however, presents a potential conflict of interest if one client’s interests are or may be 

adverse to another’s. If you are represented by counsel who also represents other persons involved in the 

investigation, the Commission will assume that you and counsel have discussed and resolved all issues concerning 

possible conflicts of interest. The choice of counsel, and the responsibility for that choice, is yours. 

3. Transcript Availability. Rule 6 of the Commission’s Rules Relating to Investigations, 17 CFR 203.6, states: 

A person who has submitted documentary evidence or testimony in a formal investigative 

proceeding shall be entitled, upon written request, to procure a copy of his documentary evidence 

or a transcript of his testimony on payment of the appropriate fees: Provided, however, That in a 

nonpublic formal investigative proceeding the Commission may for good cause deny such request. 

In any event, any witness, upon proper identification, shall have the right to inspect the official 

transcript of the witness’ own testimony.

If you wish to purchase a copy of the transcript of your testimony, the reporter will provide you with a copy of the 

appropriate form. Persons requested to supply information voluntarily will be allowed the rights provided by this rule.

4. Perjury. Section 1621 of Title 18 of the United States Code provides that fines and terms of imprisonment may 

be imposed upon:

Whoever--

(1) having taken an oath before a competent tribunal, officer, or person, in any case in which a 

law of the United States authorizes an oath to be administered, that he will testify, declare, 
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depose, or certify truly, or that any written testimony, declaration, deposition, or certificate by 

him subscribed, is true, willfully and contrary to such oath states or subscribes any material 

matter which he does not believe to be true; or

(2) in any declaration, certificate, verification, or statement under penalty of perjury as 

permitted under section 1746 of title 28, United States Code, willfully subscribes as true any 

material matter which he does not believe to be true.

5. Fifth Amendment and Voluntary Testimony. Information you give may be used against you in any federal, state, 

local or foreign administrative, civil or criminal proceeding brought by the Commission or any other agency.

You may refuse, in accordance with the rights guaranteed to you by the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution of the 

United States, to give any information that may tend to incriminate you.

If your testimony is not pursuant to subpoena, your appearance to testify is voluntary, you need not answer any 

question, and you may leave whenever you wish. Your cooperation is, however, appreciated.

6. Formal Order Availability. If the Commission has issued a formal order of investigation, it will be shown to you 

during your testimony, at your request. If you desire a copy of the formal order, please make your request in writing.

C. Submissions and Settlements

Rule 5(c) of the Commission’s Rules on Informal and Other Procedures, 17 CFR 202.5(c), states:

Persons who become involved in . . . investigations may, on their own initiative, submit a written 

statement to the Commission setting forth their interests and position in regard to the subject matter 

of the investigation. Upon request, the staff, in its discretion, may advise such persons of the 

general nature of the investigation, including the indicated violations as they pertain to them, and 

the amount of time that may be available for preparing and submitting a statement prior to the 

presentation of a staff recommendation to the Commission for the commencement of an 

administrative or injunction proceeding. Submissions by interested persons should be forwarded to 

the appropriate Division Director or Regional Director with a copy to the staff members conducting 

the investigation and should be clearly referenced to the specific investigation to which they relate. 

In the event a recommendation for the commencement of an enforcement proceeding is presented 

by the staff, any submissions by interested persons will be forwarded to the Commission in 

conjunction with the staff memorandum.

The staff of the Commission routinely seeks to introduce submissions made pursuant to Rule 5(c) as evidence in 

Commission enforcement proceedings, when the staff deems appropriate.

Rule 5(f) of the Commission’s Rules on Informal and Other Procedures, 17 CFR 202.5(f), states: 

In the course of the Commission’s investigations, civil lawsuits, and administrative proceedings, the 

staff, with appropriate authorization, may discuss with persons involved the disposition of such 

matters by consent, by settlement, or in some other manner. It is the policy of the Commission, 

however, that the disposition of any such matter may not, expressly or impliedly, extend to any 

criminal charges that have been, or may be, brought against any such person or any 

recommendation with respect thereto. Accordingly, any person involved in an enforcement matter 

before the Commission who consents, or agrees to consent, to any judgment or order does so 

solely for the purpose of resolving the claims against him in that investigative, civil, or 

administrative matter and not for the purpose of resolving any criminal charges that have been, or 

might be, brought against him. This policy reflects the fact that neither the Commission nor its staff 

has the authority or responsibility for instituting, conducting, settling, or otherwise disposing of 

criminal proceedings. That authority and responsibility are vested in the Attorney General and 

representatives of the Department of Justice.

D. Freedom of Information Act

The Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552 (the “FOIA”), generally provides for disclosure of information to the 

public. Rule 83 of the Commission’s Rules on Information and Requests, 17 CFR 200.83, provides a procedure by 

which a person can make a written request that information submitted to the Commission not be disclosed under the 

FOIA. That rule states that no determination as to the validity of such a request will be made until a request for 

disclosure of the information under the FOIA is received. Accordingly, no response to a request that information not 

be disclosed under the FOIA is necessary or will be given until a request for disclosure under the FOIA is received. If 

you desire an acknowledgment of receipt of your written request that information not be disclosed under the FOIA, 

please provide a duplicate request, together with a stamped, self-addressed envelope. 
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E. Authority for Solicitation of Information

Persons Directed to Supply Information Pursuant to Subpoena. The authority for requiring production of information is 

set forth in the subpoena. Disclosure of the information to the Commission is mandatory, subject to the valid assertion 

of any legal right or privilege you might have.

Persons Requested to Supply Information Voluntarily. One or more of the following provisions authorizes the 

Commission to solicit the information requested: Sections 19 and/or 20 of the Securities Act of 1933; Section 21 of 

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; Section 321 of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939; Section 42 of the Investment 

Company Act of 1940; Section 209 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940; and 17 CFR 202.5. Disclosure of the 

requested information to the Commission is voluntary on your part.

F. Effect of Not Supplying Information

Persons Directed to Supply Information Pursuant to Subpoena. If you fail to comply with the subpoena, the 

Commission may seek a court order requiring you to do so. If such an order is obtained and you thereafter fail to 

supply the information, you may be subject to civil and/or criminal sanctions for contempt of court. In addition, Section 

21(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Section 42(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, and Section 

209(c) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 provide that fines and terms of imprisonment may be imposed upon

any person who shall, without just cause, fail or refuse to attend and testify or to answer any lawful inquiry, or to 

produce books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, and other records in compliance with the subpoena.

Persons Requested to Supply Information Voluntarily. There are no direct sanctions and thus no direct effects for 

failing to provide all or any part of the requested information.

G. Principal Uses of Information

The Commission’s principal purpose in soliciting the information is to gather facts in order to determine whether any 

person has violated, is violating, or is about to violate any provision of the federal securities laws or rules for which 

the Commission has enforcement authority, such as rules of securities exchanges and the rules of the Municipal 

Securities Rulemaking Board. Facts developed may, however, constitute violations of other laws or rules. Information 

provided may be used in Commission and other agency enforcement proceedings. Unless the Commission or its staff 

explicitly agrees to the contrary in writing, you should not assume that the Commission or its staff acquiesces in, 

accedes to, or concurs or agrees with, any position, condition, request, reservation of right, understanding, or any 

other statement that purports, or may be deemed, to be or to reflect a limitation upon the Commission’s receipt, use, 

disposition, transfer, or retention, in accordance with applicable law, of information provided.

H. Routine Uses of Information

The Commission often makes its files available to other governmental agencies, particularly United States Attorneys 

and state prosecutors. There is a likelihood that information supplied by you will be made available to such agencies 

where appropriate. Whether or not the Commission makes its files available to other governmental agencies is, in 

general, a confidential matter between the Commission and such other governmental agencies.

Set forth below is a list of the routine uses which may be made of the information furnished.

1. To appropriate agencies, entities, and persons when (1) the SEC suspects or has confirmed that there has been a 

breach of the system of records, (2) the SEC has determined that as a result of the suspected or confirmed breach 

there is a risk of harm to individuals, the SEC (including its information systems, programs, and operations), the 

Federal Government, or national security; and (3) the disclosure made to such agencies, entities, and persons is 

reasonably necessary to assist in connection with the SEC’s efforts to respond to the suspected or confirmed breach 

or to prevent, minimize, or remedy such harm.

2. To other Federal, state, local, or foreign law enforcement agencies; securities self-regulatory organizations; and 

foreign financial regulatory authorities to assist in or coordinate regulatory or law enforcement activities with the SEC.

3. To national securities exchanges and national securities associations that are registered with the SEC, the 

Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board; the Securities Investor Protection Corporation; the Public Company 

Accounting Oversight Board; the Federal banking authorities, including, but not limited to, the Board of Governors of 

the Federal Reserve System, the Comptroller of the Currency, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; state 

securities regulatory agencies or organizations; or regulatory authorities of a foreign government in connection with 

their regulatory or enforcement responsibilities.

4. By SEC personnel for purposes of investigating possible violations of, or to conduct investigations authorized by, 

the Federal securities laws.

5. In any proceeding where the Federal securities laws are in issue or in which the Commission, or past or present 

members of its staff, is a party or otherwise involved in an official capacity.

6. In connection with proceedings by the Commission pursuant to Rule 102(e) of its Rules of Practice, 17 CFR 

201.102(e).
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7. To a bar association, state accountancy board, or other Federal, state, local, or foreign licensing or oversight 

authority; or professional association or self-regulatory authority to the extent that it performs similar functions 

(including the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board) for investigations or possible disciplinary action.

8. To a Federal, state, local, tribal, foreign, or international agency, if necessary to obtain information relevant to the 

SEC’s decision concerning the hiring or retention of an employee; the issuance of a security clearance; the letting of 

a contract; or the issuance of a license, grant, or other benefit.

9. To a Federal, state, local, tribal, foreign, or international agency in response to its request for information 

concerning the hiring or retention of an employee; the issuance of a security clearance; the reporting of an 

investigation of an employee; the letting of a contract; or the issuance of a license, grant, or other benefit by the 

requesting agency, to the extent that the information is relevant and necessary to the requesting agency’s decision on 

the matter.

10. To produce summary descriptive statistics and analytical studies, as a data source for management information, 

in support of the function for which the records are collected and maintained or for related personnel management 

functions or manpower studies; may also be used to respond to general requests for statistical information (without 

personal identification of individuals) under the Freedom of Information Act.

11. To any trustee, receiver, master, special counsel, or other individual or entity that is appointed by a court of 

competent jurisdiction, or as a result of an agreement between the parties in connection with litigation or 

administrative proceedings involving allegations of violations of the Federal securities laws (as defined in section 

3(a)(47) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(47)) or pursuant to the Commission’s Rules of 

Practice, 17 CFR 201.100 through 900 or the Commission’s Rules of Fair Fund and Disgorgement Plans, 17 CFR 

201.1100 through 1106, or otherwise, where such trustee, receiver, master, special counsel, or other individual or 

entity is specifically designated to perform particular functions with respect to, or as a result of, the pending action or 

proceeding or in connection with the administration and enforcement by the Commission of the Federal securities 

laws or the Commission’s Rules of Practice or the Rules of Fair Fund and Disgorgement Plans.

12. To any persons during the course of any inquiry, examination, or investigation conducted by the SEC’s staff, or in 

connection with civil litigation, if the staff has reason to believe that the person to whom the record is disclosed may 

have further information about the matters related therein, and those matters appeared to be relevant at the time to 

the subject matter of the inquiry.

13. To interns, grantees, experts, contractors, and others who have been engaged by the Commission to assist in the 

performance of a service related to this system of records and who need access to the records for the purpose of 

assisting the Commission in the efficient administration of its programs, including by performing clerical, 

stenographic, or data analysis functions, or by reproduction of records by electronic or other means. Recipients of 

these records shall be required to comply with the requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, 5 U.S.C. 

552a.

14. In reports published by the Commission pursuant to authority granted in the Federal securities laws (as such term 

is defined in section 3(a)(47) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(47)), which authority shall

include, but not be limited to, section 21(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 15 U.S.C. 78u(a)).

15. To members of advisory committees that are created by the Commission or by Congress to render advice and 

recommendations to the Commission or to Congress, to be used solely in connection with their official designated 

functions.

16. To any person who is or has agreed to be subject to the Commission’s Rules of Conduct, 17 CFR 200.735-1 

through 200.735-18, and who assists in the investigation by the Commission of possible violations of the Federal 

securities laws (as such term is defined in section 3(a)(47) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 15 U.S.C. 

78c(a)(47)), in the preparation or conduct of enforcement actions brought by the Commission for such violations, or 

otherwise in connection with the Commission’s enforcement or regulatory functions under the Federal securities laws.

17. To a Congressional office from the record of an individual in response to an inquiry from the Congressional office 

made at the request of that individual.

18. To members of Congress, the press, and the public in response to inquiries relating to particular Registrants and 

their activities, and other matters under the Commission’s jurisdiction.

19. To prepare and publish information relating to violations of the Federal securities laws as provided in 15 U.S.C. 

78c(a)(47)), as amended.

20. To respond to subpoenas in any litigation or other proceeding.

21. To a trustee in bankruptcy.

22. To any governmental agency, governmental or private collection agent, consumer reporting agency or 

commercial reporting agency, governmental or private employer of a debtor, or any other person, for collection, 
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including collection by administrative offset, Federal salary offset, tax refund offset, or administrative wage 

garnishment, of amounts owed as a result of Commission civil or administrative proceedings.

23. To another Federal agency or Federal entity, when the SEC determines that information from this system of 

records is reasonably necessary to assist the recipient agency or entity in (1) responding to a suspected or confirmed 

breach or (2) preventing, minimizing, or remedying the risk of harm to individuals, the recipient agency or entity 

(including its information systems, programs, and operations), the Federal Government, or national security, resulting 

from a suspected or confirmed breach.

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Small Business Owners: The SEC always welcomes comments on how it can better assist small businesses. If you 

would like more information, or have questions or comments about federal securities regulations as they affect small 

businesses, please contact the Office of Small Business Policy, in the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance, at 202-

551-3460. If you would prefer to comment to someone outside of the SEC, you can contact the Small Business 

Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman at http://www.sba.gov/ombudsman or toll free at 888-REG-FAIR. The 

Ombudsman’s office receives comments from small businesses and annually evaluates federal agency enforcement 

activities for their responsiveness to the special needs of small business.