Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund Files 8-K
Ticker: JOF · Form: 8-K · Filed: Aug 30, 2024 · CIK: 859796
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund Inc (JOF) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Aug 30, 2024 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 3 |
| Reading Time | 3 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $0.10 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: corporate-governance, filing, financial-reporting
TL;DR
JAPAN SMALLER CAPITALIZATION FUND FILED AN 8-K ON 8/30 FOR EVENTS ON 8/26 - CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND FINANCIALS UPDATED.
AI Summary
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. filed an 8-K on August 30, 2024, reporting events that occurred on August 26, 2024. The filing indicates amendments to its articles of incorporation or bylaws and includes financial statements and exhibits. The company, formerly known as Japan OTC Equity Fund Inc., is incorporated in Maryland and has its principal executive offices in New York.
Why It Matters
This filing provides updates on the fund's corporate governance and financial reporting, which are important for investors to understand the company's structure and performance.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This filing is a routine corporate disclosure and does not appear to contain significant new risks.
Key Players & Entities
- JAPAN SMALLER CAPITALIZATION FUND INC (company) — Registrant
- August 26, 2024 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
- August 30, 2024 (date) — Date of report
- Maryland (jurisdiction) — State of incorporation
- New York (location) — Principal executive offices
- JAPAN OTC EQUITY FUND INC (company) — Former company name
FAQ
What specific amendments were made to the articles of incorporation or bylaws?
The filing indicates that amendments were made, but the specific details of these amendments are not provided in the excerpt.
What is the Investment Company Act File Number for Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc.?
The Investment Company Act File Number is 811-05992.
When was the company formerly known as Japan OTC Equity Fund Inc.?
The date of the name change from Japan OTC Equity Fund Inc. to Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. was July 3, 1992.
What is the IRS Employer Identification Number for the registrant?
The IRS Employer Identification Number is 13-3553469.
What are the principal executive offices of the registrant?
The principal executive offices are located at Worldwide Plaza, 309 West 49th Street, New York, New York, 10019.
Filing Stats: 757 words · 3 min read · ~3 pages · Grade level 14.8 · Accepted 2024-08-30 16:14:03
Key Financial Figures
- $0.10 — ich registered Common stock, par value $0.10 per share JOF New York Stock Exchange
Filing Documents
- ef20035310_8k.htm (8-K) — 29KB
- ef20035310_ex3-1.htm (EX-3.1) — 132KB
- 0001140361-24-039769.txt ( ) — 162KB
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Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws Change in Fiscal Year. Effective on August 26, 2024, the Amended and Restated Bylaws of Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. (the "Company") were amended (as amended, the "Amended Bylaws"). The Amended Bylaws, in addition to other changes: decrease the threshold required to call a special meeting from a majority of the votes casts to 35% of the votes cast; clarify that the Board may postpone, reschedule or cancel any annual meeting; clarify that the Chair of the Board, the President or the Board of Directors may postpone, reschedule or cancel any special meeting of stockholders previously called by any of them; expressly provide for stockholder meetings to be held by remote communication; clarify that no notice of any meeting need to be given to any stockholder who attends such meeting; clarify that the chair of a meeting may adjourn a meeting for any or no reason; clarify the powers of the chair of a meeting; clarify procedures relating to the use of proxies; provide that a stockholder must be a holder of record through the date of the annual meeting; enhance the existing procedural mechanics and require additional disclosures and representations in connection with stockholder nominations of directors and submissions of stockholder proposals, including ongoing disclosure obligations; require the submission of a directors' questionnaire, which a stockholder must request in writing from the Secretary and which the Secretary shall provide to such stockholder within ten (10) days after receiving such request; clarify that the Board has the power to appoint a chair of a committee and to add or withdraw powers previously delegated to a committee; provide that Board meetings can be called on less than 24 hours' notice if necessary; adopt an exclusive forum provision for certain litigation; add a severability provision; and make various other updates, including ministerial and conforming cha
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. Exhibit No . Description 3.1 Amended and Restated Bylaws of Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc., effective as of August 26, 2024 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. August 30, 2024 By: /s/ Neil Daniele Name: Neil Daniele Title: Chief Compliance Officer