SEC and Regulatory Filings
8-K
A current report public companies file to disclose major events that investors should know about.
Also called: current report, SEC current report
What it means
An 8-K is a filing used by public companies to report significant events between regular quarterly and annual reports. These events can include leadership changes, major acquisitions, bankruptcies, important agreements, or other major developments.
Why it matters
It helps users understand that important company events are often disclosed before the next quarterly or annual report.