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SEC Follow Up Exhibits Part C SEC_OEA_FCIC_001760-2501

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Internal Memo on Form SH<br />

Office of Economic Analysis<br />

May 29, 2009<br />

Form SH provides data regarding large short sales and short positions for<br />

large institutional investment managers. We have analyzed the data to<br />

identify instances of behavior that might signal potential manipulation and<br />

insider trading. Although the data is suggestive of potential violations,<br />

there may be legitimate reasons for the behaviors identified. In addition,<br />

for a given filer we cannot differentiate between trades by proprietary<br />

funds, through its advisor services, or on behalf of clients.<br />

1. Background on the Rule<br />

1. Who files Form SH? Certain institutional investment managers that exercise<br />

investment discretion with respect to accounts holding 13(f) securities that have<br />

an aggregate fair market value of at least $100,000,000. 1<br />

2. How often do they file? The form is filed weekly, reflecting daily activity.<br />

3. What is disclosed? With respect to each applicable section 13(f) security, the<br />

Form SH filing must reflect the number of securities sold short during the day, as<br />

well as the start of day short position and end of day short position, for that<br />

1 Note that the aggregate fair market value of at least $100,000,000 refers to the aggregate long position.<br />

Privileged and Confidential – DRAFT DOCUMENT<br />

For Internal <strong>SEC</strong> Discussion Purposes Only<br />

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