SEC Form 8-K is used to notify investors of a current event. These types of events include: Determinations that previously issued financial statements are not reliable. Certain financial statements and other exhibits. Investors should always read any 8-K forms filed by companies in which they have invested.
What is Form 8-K filing?
The Form 8-K, or “Current Report”, is a required filing with the SEC when a company undergoes a materially significant event. The purpose of an 8-K is to communicate materially significant events to shareholders and the market in a timely manner.
When should a company file an 8-K?
The SEC requires companies to file an 8-K to announce significant events relevant to shareholders. Companies have four business days to file an 8-K for most specified items. Public companies use Form 8-K as needed, unlike some other forms that must be filed annually or quarterly.
