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This document is a Current Report filed by Fortune Brands, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission, detailing the acquisition and distribution of American Depositary Shares and Ordinary Shares
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How to fill out FORM 8-K
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Obtain the correct FORM 8-K template from the SEC website or your filing software.
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Identify the specific event that triggers the need for the 8-K filing, such as a merger, acquisition, or significant changes in management.
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Fill out the company information section, including the name, address, and SEC file number.
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Specify the date of the event that necessitates the filing.
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Choose the appropriate item number that corresponds to the event being reported.
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Provide a concise description of the event and its impact on the company.
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If necessary, attach any relevant exhibits that provide further information regarding the event.
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Review the completed form for accuracy and completeness.
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File the completed FORM 8-K electronically with the SEC within four business days of the triggering event.
Who needs FORM 8-K?
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Publicly traded companies in the United States are required to file FORM 8-K to disclose unscheduled material events or corporate changes.
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Companies that need to communicate important information to investors and stakeholders also need FORM 8-K.
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Investors and analysts rely on FORM 8-K for timely updates regarding significant events that may affect a company's financial condition or operations.
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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 in the United States must file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to disclose important events or changes that shareholders should be informed about.
Who is required to file FORM 8-K?
All publicly traded companies, including domestic and foreign companies listed on U.S. exchanges, are required to file FORM 8-K when significant events occur.
How to fill out FORM 8-K?
To fill out FORM 8-K, companies must complete various sections indicating the date of the event, the specific item number corresponding to the type of event, and a description of the event, along with any supporting documents.
What is the purpose of FORM 8-K?
The purpose of FORM 8-K is to ensure timely disclosure of significant corporate events to prevent investors from being uninformed, thereby promoting transparency and fair trading practices.
What information must be reported on FORM 8-K?
FORM 8-K must report information related to events such as acquisitions, disposals of assets, changes in executive leadership, bankruptcy, and other material events that could affect the company's financial status or stock value.
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