Why do companies file SEC form 8-K?

Question

why do companies file SEC form 8-K?

please explain

Answer 1

Along with filing annual reports on form 10-K and quarterly reports on form 10-Q, public companies must have to report certain material corporate events on a more current basis. Form 8-K is the current report and companies must file with the SEC to announce major events that shareholders should know about.

The instructions for Form 8-K explains the types of events that trigger a public company's obligation to file a current report, including any of the following:

1. Registrant's Business and Operations

2. Financial Information

3. Securities and Trading Markets

4. Matters Related to Accountants and Financial Statements

5. Corporate Governance and Management

6. Asset-Backed Securities

7. Regulation FD Disclosure

8. Financial Statements and Exhibits