How to Read and Understand a SEC Form 8-K as a Shareholder

Publicly reporting companies must fill in an SEC Form 8-K—also known as a “current report”—disclosing any major events of shareholder interest. These current reports are in addition to the obligatory quarterly (Form 10-Q) and annual (Form 10-K) reports. Form 8-Ks must usually be filed within 4 days of any significant event that triggers the filing […]