DFIN Announces EDGAR Next Enrollment Portal to Ease Compliance with New SEC Rules

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DFIN (NYSE: DFIN) has unveiled its new EDGAR Next Enrollment Portal, launching March 24, 2025, to help clients comply with the SEC's new EDGAR Next filing framework. The portal streamlines the transition process for various filing types, including public company filings, investment company filings, and beneficial owner reporting.

The initiative responds to the SEC's final EDGAR Next rule announced in September 2024, which implements new login credentials, account management, and authorization requirements to enhance security and transparency in EDGAR filings.

Key benefits of the portal include:

• Step-by-step guidance for enrollment and post-enrollment tasks
• Seamless transition to new SEC rules
• Continuation of existing workflows
• Simplified EDGAR Next transition process

DFIN will host an informational webinar on March 20, 2025, featuring SEC experts providing enrollment guidance.

Positive

• Launch of new portal streamlines SEC compliance process for clients
• Maintains existing workflows without disruption to current operations
• Early client feedback confirms successful simplification of transition process

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User-Friendly Tool Facilitates Transition for DFIN Filers, Promotes Continuing Compliance

CHICAGO, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- DFIN (NYSE: DFIN), a leading provider of software and tech-enabled solutions for financial reporting and capital markets transactions, today announced its new EDGAR Next Enrollment Portal, designed to streamline the transition to the SEC's new EDGAR Next filing framework and reduce client administrative burden. Through this new intuitive portal, DFIN clients can quickly meet the new authentication requirements for all filing types, including public company filings, investment company filings, and beneficial owner reporting. The DFIN EDGAR Next Enrollment Portal goes live on March 24, 2025, the opening date of the SEC enrollment window.

In September 2024, the SEC announced its final EDGAR Next rule. The SEC's goal with this change is to enhance security, transparency, and accountability in EDGAR filings by introducing new login credentials, account management, and authorization requirements.

"DFIN has been actively involved throughout the SEC's EDGAR Next rulemaking process, providing recommendations to ensure a smooth transition with minimal disruption for filers," said Floyd Strimling, Chief Product Officer at DFIN. "To help clients navigate the complexities of the new requirements, we developed the DFIN EDGAR Next Enrollment Portal — an intuitive, step-by-step solution that simplifies setup and allows filers to designate DFIN as a trusted partner under the new system."

Benefits of the new DFIN EDGAR Next Portal include:

• Step-by-Step Guidance – Simplifies both the enrollment process and required post-enrollment tasks.
• Effortless Transition – Ensures a smooth shift to the new SEC rules without interrupting compliance.
• Avoids Workflow Disruption – Clients continue to file through DFIN without changes to existing workflows.
• Ensuring Success – Early client feedback confirms the portal removes complexity and streamlines the EDGAR Next transition.

DFIN will be hosting a webinar on March 20, 2025, where our SEC experts will provide additional guidance on how to enroll with DFIN.

For more information, and to register for the webinar, please visit DFIN's dedicated EDGAR Next resource hub.

About DFIN
DFIN is a leading global provider of innovative software and technology-enabled financial regulatory and compliance solutions. We provide domain expertise, enterprise software and data analytics for every stage of our clients' business and investment lifecycles. Markets fluctuate, regulations evolve, technology advances, and through it all, DFIN delivers confidence with the right solutions in moments that matter. Learn about DFIN's end-to-end risk and compliance solutions online at DFINsolutions.com or you can also follow us on X (formerly Twitter) @DFINSolutions or on LinkedIn.

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FAQ

When will DFIN's EDGAR Next Enrollment Portal go live?

DFIN's EDGAR Next Enrollment Portal will go live on March 24, 2025, coinciding with the opening of the SEC enrollment window.

What are the main benefits of DFIN's new EDGAR Next Portal?

The portal offers step-by-step guidance, ensures effortless transition to new SEC rules, maintains existing workflows, and simplifies the EDGAR Next compliance process.

When did the SEC announce the final EDGAR Next rule that DFIN is addressing?

The SEC announced its final EDGAR Next rule in September 2024.

What types of filings does DFIN's EDGAR Next Portal support?

The portal supports public company filings, investment company filings, and beneficial owner reporting.