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This document is a current report filed by Spherix Incorporated with the SEC to disclose receipt of a NASDAQ bid price deficiency letter, indicating that the company's stock price has fallen below

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How to fill out FORM 8-K

1. Obtain the official Form 8-K from the SEC's website or your company’s compliance department.
2. Identify the specific item(s) that apply to your situation, as Form 8-K has multiple reporting items.
3. Fill out the general information section at the top of the form, including your company’s name, address, and phone number.
4. Specify the date of the event or transaction that triggers the filing.
5. Provide a description of the event, including details that shareholders need to know.
6. Include additional disclosures as required for the specific items being reported.
7. Ensure that the form is signed by an authorized officer of the company.
8. Submit the Form 8-K electronically through the SEC’s EDGAR database.
9. Keep a copy of the submitted form for your records.

Who needs FORM 8-K?

1. Publicly traded companies that experience significant events, such as mergers, acquisitions, or changes in leadership.
2. Investors who need information about the recent developments that could affect the stock price.
3. Regulatory bodies and analysts who monitor compliance and assess a company's financial health.

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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 significant events that shareholders should be aware of.

Who is required to file FORM 8-K?

Publicly traded companies, as well as certain foreign companies, are required to file FORM 8-K when significant events occur.

How to fill out FORM 8-K?

To fill out FORM 8-K, a company must complete the form by specifying the event being reported, providing detailed information about the event, and submitting it electronically to the SEC.

What is the purpose of FORM 8-K?

The purpose of FORM 8-K is to ensure that investors and the public are informed about important events that could affect a company's financial position or operations, thereby promoting transparency and timely disclosure.

What information must be reported on FORM 8-K?

FORM 8-K requires reporting information such as significant corporate events, changes in control, management changes, entry into material agreements, and bankruptcy or receivership proceedings.