SEC gives reporting relief to companies confronting coronavirus

The Securities and Exchange Commission Wednesday issued public companies contending with the coronavirus a 45-day delay to submit certain reports currently due between March 1 and April 30.

The companies slated for the relief are those located in affected areas or have operations in those regions. The effects of the coronavirus may present challenges for these companies that are required to provide information to trading markets, shareholders, and the SEC. The delay applies to filings like quarterly and year-end reports.