Legal Notice System (LENS)

LENS on PTS or on the Web

The Legal Notice System (LENS) is a comprehensive library of notices, published by third party, public or private agents and agencies, reporting non-settlement information about DTC-eligible securities.

Originally introduced as a request function on the proprietary Participant Terminal System, the LENS on the Web service is only available to Participants.

LENS on the Web Features include:

Immediate viewing in original notice formats
E-mail forwarding of selected notices to interested parties
Expanded and reusable search options
User preferences settings for:
  Receipt of e-mail alerts
  Document abstracts
  Customized screen display
  Monitoring for duplicate requests

Benefits include:

No waiting for delivery of printed copies
Eliminates searching through stacks for a specific notice
E-mail alerts announcing notices of interest
E-mail forwarding minimizes handling and distribution costs
Available to departments without PTS terminals (e.g., Legal, Compliance)

LENS on the Web includes four types of Notices:

Corporate Status
Legal Notices
Notices to Security Holders, Bankruptcy, Defaults Litigation/Class Action, Letters of Credit Substitution
Tax Information
Domestic, Foreign, Global Securities
Transfer Agents

For information or questions about LENS on the Web, call your Relationship Manager or e-mail LENSWEB@dtc.org