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This document is a current report filed with the SEC by Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated regarding the early termination of the Oil Service HOLDRS Trust effective December 20, 2011.
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How to fill out FORM 8-K
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Obtain the appropriate FORM 8-K from the SEC's website or your legal counsel.
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Publicly traded companies must file FORM 8-K to report major events.
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Companies that have received a significant acquisition, merger, or asset sale.
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Organizations changing executive officers or board members.
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What is Form 8-K filing?
Form 8-K. Current Report. This form is used to announce major events that shareholders should know about like mergers and acquisitions, changes in management, or significant operational developments. As needed (triggered by events)
What is Form 8-K used for?
Public companies are responsible for filing form 8-K with the SEC after the occurrence of a material event. Is an 8K filing bad? No. Form 8-K is used to disclose any events or information that may affect investor decisions to the public, so it can contain both positive and negative events.
What is the difference between 8-K and 6K filing?
Unlike Form 20-FR-12B, Form 8-K is not required to be filed on an annual basis and is only necessary when significant events occur. Form 6-K is a report that foreign private issuers must file with the SEC to provide information about significant events that occur outside of the United States.
Is Form 8-K good or bad?
Public companies are responsible for filing form 8-K with the SEC after the occurrence of a material event. Is an 8K filing bad? No. Form 8-K is used to disclose any events or information that may affect investor decisions to the public, so it can contain both positive and negative events.
What is the difference between Form 6k and 8-K?
Form 8-K has more stringent reporting requirements and is subject to liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, while Form 6-K is not considered "filed" for liability purposes.
What is the difference between Form 8-K and 10-K?
Information for the final quarter of a firm's fiscal year is included in the annual 10-K, so only three 10-Q filings are made each year. In the period between these filings, and in case of a significant event, such as a CEO departing or bankruptcy, a Form 8-K must be filed in order to provide up to date information.
What is a 6K form used for?
SEC Form 6-K is required as a cover page for foreign issuers filing reports, such as annual financial reports, with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The purpose of SEC Form 6-K is that it relieves the burden of dual reporting for certain non-U.S. issuers.
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What is FORM 8-K?
FORM 8-K is a report that publicly traded companies must file with the SEC to announce major events that shareholders should know about.
Who is required to file FORM 8-K?
All publicly traded companies in the U.S. are required to file FORM 8-K with the SEC.
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To fill out FORM 8-K, companies must provide details of the event being reported, including the date of the event, a description of the event, and any relevant financial information or documents.
What is the purpose of FORM 8-K?
The purpose of FORM 8-K is to ensure that investors are informed about important events that could affect a company's financial condition or operations.
What information must be reported on FORM 8-K?
Companies must report information regarding significant events such as mergers, acquisitions, changes in management, bankruptcy, or other events that affect the financial standing of the company.
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