Good question ... It might not need to be on EDGAR yet. Right now the PR says they applied to NASDAQ. They may not need to file with the SEC until NASDAQ approves them. See the second blue highlight. The key word is "Will". Again, the 40F might not need to be filed until NASDAQ says "yes". It does not say the already filed. That's just a natural assumption you and I could reasonably make.
MediPharm Labs Submits Application to List on NASDAQ
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BARRIE, ONTARIO – November 5, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - MediPharm Labs Corp. (TSX: LABS) (OTCQX: MEDIF) (FSE: MLZ) (the “Company”) a global leader in specialized, research-driven cannabis extraction, distillation and purification, is pleased to announce it has filed an application to list its common shares on the NASDAQ Stock Market (the "NASDAQ"). The Company will continue to maintain the listing of its common shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "LABS".
“We are thrilled to be entering the next phase of growth at MediPharm Labs including cross-listing on the NASDAQ, one of the world’s foremost exchanges for emerging markets and technology, such as the burgeoning cannabis sector,” said Pat McCutcheon, Chief Executive Officer, MediPharm Labs. “Listing alongside our peers on the NASDAQ will enhance our visibility and access to a larger base of institutional and retail shareholders in the U.S. and globally.”
In advance of its anticipated listing on the NASDAQ, MediPharm Labs will file a Form 40-F Registration Statement with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).
The listing of the Company's common shares on the NASDAQ remains subject to the approval of the NASDAQ and the satisfaction of all applicable listing and regulatory requirements, including the SEC declaring the Form 40-F Registration Statement effective. The Company will provide updates on its progress upon receiving final approval.
SEC Form 40-F
REVIEWED BY WILL KENTON Updated Jun 30, 2019
What Is SEC Form 40-F?
SEC Form 40-F is a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by companies domiciled in Canada with securities registered in the U.S. Form 40-F is an annual filing similar to Form 10-K for U.S-based companies in purpose and content.
SEC Form 40-F Explained
In accordance with the SEC Exchange Act, a Canadian company that has been subject to reporting to any Canadian regulatory authority for at least 12 months, and has outstanding equity shares valued at US$75 million or more, must file a Form 40-F to register securities that it intends to offer in U.S. markets. After securities commence trading, this Canadian company must update and file the same form on an annual basis. Public companies in Canada utilize IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) for its financial statements, which the SEC accepts as an equivalent to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in terms of accuracy, comprehensiveness, and rigor in accounting policies and procedures. Therefore, Canadian companies filing with the SEC do not have to reconcile IFRS-prepared numbers to GAAP.
Typical Contents of SEC Form 40-F
A Form 40-F reads very much the same as a Form 10-K that investors are accustomed to seeing for U.S. public companies. The filing begins with a business overview, with explanations of strategy, end markets served, industry structure and competitive advantages. A management discussion and analysis (MD&A) of at least the two preceding fiscal years is also a prominent portion of the first half of the filing. The filing contains an important risk disclosure section, financial statements with notes to the statements, description of the company's capital structure, list of major shareholders, biographies of directors and executive officers, legal matters, and other material information that an investor relies on.
Form 40-F Versus Form 20-F
Form 20-F, like Form 40-F, is similar to Form 10-K, but it is a filing that all non-Canadian foreign private issuers must submit to the SEC to initially register securities for distribution in the U.S. and file on an ongoing basis each year.
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