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This document reports on HSBC Finance Corporation's agreement to sell its US auto loan servicing operations and receivables to Santander Consumer USA Inc.
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Identify the triggering event that requires filing FORM 8-K.
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Publicly traded companies that have significant events to report.
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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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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FORM 8-K is a report required by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that companies must file to disclose major events that shareholders should know about.
Publicly traded companies registered with the SEC are required to file FORM 8-K whenever a significant event occurs.
The form is filled out by providing specific details about the event being reported, including the nature of the event, any relevant dates, and the impact on the company. The completed form is then submitted electronically to the SEC.
The purpose of FORM 8-K is to ensure that investors and shareholders are promptly informed about important developments that may affect their investment decisions.
Key information that must be reported includes changes in control of the company, the departure of directors or certain officers, the appointment of new directors or officers, financial results, and any other significant events, such as mergers or acquisitions.
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