What is Form 8-K?
An 8-K report is a company’s unplanned major event or corporate change report that may be of interest to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or shareholders. The report, which is often referred to as a Form 8K, informs the public of events like mergers, bankruptcies, director resignations, and adjustments to the fiscal year.
Key Takeaways
- Companies that want to notify shareholders of major developments must submit an 8-K to the SEC.
- Companies have four business days to file an 8K for listed items.
- Unlike certain other forms that need to be filed regularly or yearly, public corporations utilize Form 8-K as needed.
- For investors and academics seeking comprehensive, unvarnished information, Form 8-K is a valuable resource to make investing decisions.
Table of Content
- Benefits of Form 8-K
- Drawbacks of Form 8-K
- Requirements under Form 8-K
- Conclusion
- Form 8-K- FAQs