Form F-6, F-6/A, F-6EF, F-6POS

Field NameData DefinitionData TypeOriginal/Engineered

Cover_page

form_typeThe SEC registration form used for American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), which enables U.S. investors to hold shares in foreign companies.Text (String)Original
issuer_nameName of the foreign private issuer of the deposited securities (e.g., Heineken N.V., Kaspi.kz).Text (String)Original
jurisdiction_of_incorporationThe country or territory where the issuer is legally incorporated or organized.Text (String)Original
depositary_nameThe U.S. financial institution that administers the issuance and cancellation of ADRs.Text (String)Original
depositary_addressPrincipal U.S. address of the depositary institution.Text (String)Original
agent_for_serviceLegal representative or address designated for SEC-related service of process.Text (String)Original
effective_date_rule_selectionIndicates whether registration becomes effective under Rule 466 upon filing or at a specified time.Text (String)Original

Calculation_of_registration_fee

title_of_each_class_of_securities_to_be_registeredThis identifies the specific type of security being registered. In Form F-6 filings, it is typically American Depositary Shares (ADSs), which represent a certain number of underlying ordinary shares of a foreign issuer.Text (String)Original
amount_to_be_registeredThis is the total number of ADSs being registered under this filing. Each ADS typically represents one or more underlying ordinary shares (as described elsewhere in the form or deposit agreement).Text (String)/NumericOriginal
proposed_max_aggregate_price_per_unitThis is the estimated maximum price per unit (i.e., per ADS or per 100 ADSs, depending on how the "unit" is defined in the filing footnote). It reflects a good-faith estimate for calculating the fee and does not necessarily reflect the market price.Numeric (Float)Original
proposed_max_aggregate_offering_priceThis is the total estimated value of all securities being registered, computed as:Numeric (Integer)Original
amount_of_registration_feeThis is the SEC registration fee paid by the registrant for registering the ADSs. It is computed using the SEC’s fee rate in effect at the time of filing (e.g., in 2024, the rate was $147.60 per $1,000,000 of registered securities). Calculation:Numeric (Float)Original
deposit_agreementAgreement governing the issuance of ADRs, detailing the rights and responsibilities of all parties.Text (String)Original
amendments_to_deposit_agreementUpdates or changes made to the original deposit agreement, often filed as amended exhibits.Text (String)Original
prospectusA copy of the ADR form is used as the legal prospectus and is incorporated by reference.Text (String)Original

Part_i_information_required

item_1_description_of_securities_to_be_registeredDisclosure of terms related to depositary receipts including voting, dividends, fees, rights, liabilities, etc., with cross-references to the deposit agreement.Text (String)Original
item_2_available_informationDisclosure on how and where the issuer makes public information available to investors under Rule 12g3-2(b) or EDGAR.Text (String)Original
Prospectus_part_ii_information_not_required
item_3a_deposit_agreementThe governing agreement between the issuer, the depositary, and holders of ADRs.Text (String)Original
item_3b_other_agreementsAny agreements between depositary and issuer or third parties related to ADR issuance.Text (String)Original
item_3c_material_contractsDisclosure of any material contracts between the issuer and depositary within the past three years.Text (String)Original
item_3d_legal_opinionLegal counsel's opinion confirming the legality of the securities being registered.Text (String)Original
item_3e_rule_466_certificationCertification required when relying on Rule 466 for effectiveness.Text (String)Original
item_4_undertakingsStatements by the depositary to make issuer reports and fee schedules available.Text (String)Original

Signatures

issuer_signatureSignature of the foreign issuer certifying compliance with the Securities Act of 1933 and accuracy of the filing.Text (String)Original
depositary_signatureSignature of the U.S. depositary (e.g., BNY Mellon or Deutsche Bank) submitting the registration on behalf of the depositary arrangement.Text (String)Original
power_of_attorneyLegal authorization for designated individuals to sign the Form F-6 on behalf of the issuer or depositary.Text (String)Original
authorized_representative_usA U.S.-based representative legally authorized to sign on behalf of the foreign issuer, if applicable.Text (String)Original
exhibit_indexList of all filed exhibits including the Deposit Agreement, opinions of counsel, certifications, etc.Text (String)Original
Sections that can be updated for Form F-6EF
rule_466_certificationA declaration that the registration is effective immediately upon filing, in compliance with Rule 466 of the Securities Act. Required only in F-6EF and absent in standard F-6.Text (String) / BooleanOriginal

Calculation_of_registration_fee

amount_to_be_registeredThe total number of American Depositary Shares (ADSs) being registered in this specific filing. This value is unique to the F-6EF filing.Numeric (Integer)Original
proposed_max_aggregate_price_per_unitEstimated price per unit (often per 100 ADSs). Used solely to compute the SEC registration fee. Updated for each F-6EF.Numeric (Float)Original
proposed_max_aggregate_offering_priceCalculated as (Amount to be Registered) × (Price Per Unit). Reflects total estimated value of securities.Numeric (Float)Original
amount_of_registration_feeThe fee paid to the SEC based on the offering price, calculated using Rule 457(k).Numeric (Float)Original
depositary_institutionThe U.S. bank issuing the ADRs. May change if the issuer selects a new depositary bank (e.g., BNY Mellon, Deutsche Bank).Text (String)Original
depositary_addressAddress of the U.S. depositary institution. May be updated with a new depositary or if the office has changed.Text (String)Original
issuer_nameName of the foreign private issuer whose securities underlie the ADSs. May be new for each F-6EF if registering a different issuer.Text (String)Original
issuer_jurisdictionCountry of incorporation of the issuer. Typically tied to the specific entity whose shares back the ADSs.Text (String)Original
deposit_agreement_exhibit_1Updated or newly filed agreement governing the issuance, cancellation, and terms of ADSs between the issuer, depositary, and holders.Text (String)Original
signatory_issuerAuthorized individual signing on behalf of the foreign issuer. Often updated based on current executives.Text (String)Original
signatory_depositaryAuthorized officer from the U.S. depositary bank. Reflects current staff or responsible party.Text (String)Original
authorized_us_representativeU.S.-based individual or firm authorized to sign and receive official SEC correspondence on behalf of the issuer.Text (String)Original
Sections that can be updated for Form F-6POS

Calculation_of_registration_fee

title_of_each_class_of_securities_to_be_registeredMay be updated if the underlying share class, ADR ratio, or description has changed.Text (String)Original
amount_to_be_registeredMay be modified to reflect remaining securities being deregistered or additional shares being added. Often set to “N/A” if no fee applies.Numeric (Integer)Original
proposed_max_aggregate_price_per_unitMay be shown as "N/A" if no additional fee is due or changed if a new offering value is being registered.Numeric (Float)Original
proposed_max_aggregate_offering_priceReflects updated total value; often not relevant in a deregistration or exhibit-only amendment.Numeric (Float)Original
amount_of_registration_feeUsually listed as “None” or updated to reflect any additional or reduced registration fee.Numeric (Float)Original
deposit_agreementOften amended or restated to reflect updated terms or appoint a new depositary. Filed as a new exhibit.Text (String)Original
updated_adr_formFiled as Exhibit A to the Deposit Agreement. Updated if the terms of the ADR (voting, dividends, fees) change.Text (String)Original
legal_opinionRefiled or updated to reflect current counsel or changes in legal structure.Text (String)Original
consent_of_experts_and_counselRe-executed consent required if legal opinions or documents are amended or updated.Text (String)Original
signature_issuerRe-signed by current executives of the foreign issuer to reflect authorization of the post-effective amendment.Text (String)Original
signature_depositaryRe-signed by a current officer of the depositary bank to validate the filing.Text (String)Original
exhibit_indexUpdated to include newly filed or amended exhibits (e.g., updated deposit agreement, ADR form, legal opinion, consent).Text (String)Original
explanatory_noteA narrative section that explains why the amendment is being filed — e.g., “to file updated exhibits” or “to deregister unsold securities.”Text (String)Original

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