CFR > Title 12 - Banks and Banking > CHAPTER V—OFFICE OF THRIFT SUPERVISION, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY > PART 563b—CONVERSIONS FROM MUTUAL TO STOCK FORM > SUBPART A—Standard Conversions (§563b.100 to §563b.575) > 563b.120—May I discuss my plans to convert with others?

563b.120—May I discuss my plans to convert with others?

(a) You may discuss information about your conversion with individuals that you authorize to prepare documents for your conversion.
(b) Except as permitted under paragraph (a) of this section, you must keep all information about your conversion confidential until your board of directors adopts your plan of conversion.
(c) If you violate this section, OTS may require you to take remedial action. For example, OTS may require you to take any or all of the following actions:
(1) Publicly announce that you are considering a conversion;
(2) Set an eligibility record date acceptable to OTS;
(3) Limit the subscription rights of any person who violates or aids a violation of this section; or
(4) Take any other action to assure that your conversion is fair and equitable.