"Becoming an SEC registrant marks an important milestone for the company and demonstrates our commitment to enhanced transparency and financial reporting," said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard F. Syron. "It demonstrates the continued progress we've made to strengthen Freddie Mac's foundation and ensure that we can continue to serve our vital housing mission. It is important to note that this registration statement does not relate to an offering of securities."

"With this accomplishment, we conclude what was a difficult chapter in Freddie Mac's history and join the ranks of other large, public financial institutions as an SEC registrant," said Buddy Piszel, executive vice president and chief financial officer. "Along the path to SEC registration, we've upgraded our internal controls and financial reporting to strengthen our business, resulting in a return to timely quarterly financial reporting."

Separately, the company reiterated that it has committed to its regulator, the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight (OFHEO), to raise $5.5 billion of new core capital through one or more offerings, which will include both common and preferred securities. The timing, amount and mix of securities to be offered will depend on a variety of factors, including prevailing market conditions, and is subject to approval by Freddie Mac's board of directors. Preliminary indications of Freddie Mac's expected financial performance for the second quarter, while reflecting the challenges that face the industry, will leave the company expecting to be capitalized at a level greater than the 20% mandatory target surplus established by OFHEO. As indicated in its Form 10 registration statement, Freddie Mac continues to review and consider this and other alternatives for managing its capital and maintaining regulatory compliance.

As an SEC registrant, Freddie Mac will file periodic financial disclosures with the SEC under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the company's annual, quarterly and current financial reports will be available on the SEC's EDGAR public access system. Similarly, Freddie Mac's executive officers and directors will file reports on their purchase, sale and ownership of company stock, and the company's proxy statements will be filed with the SEC.