You may discuss information about your conversion with individuals that you authorize to prepare documents for your conversion.
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.
If you violate this section, the appropriate Federal banking agency may require you to take remedial action. For example, the appropriate Federal banking agency may require you to take any or all of the following actions:
Publicly announce that you are considering a conversion;
Set an eligibility record date acceptable to the appropriate Federal banking agency;
Limit the subscription rights of any person who violates or aids a violation of this section; or
Take any other action to assure that your conversion is fair and equitable.