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This document is a quarterly financial report filed with the SEC by Continental Airlines, Inc., providing financial statements, information about the company's financial condition, results of operations,

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How to fill out FORM 10-Q

1. Gather financial information: Collect the necessary financial data for the quarter, including the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.
2. Complete the cover page: Fill out the cover page with company name, period covered, and other identifying information.
3. Provide management's discussion and analysis (MD&A): Write a section analyzing the financial results and any significant events during the quarter.
4. Fill out the financial statements: Include unaudited financial statements for the quarter, ensuring they comply with GAAP.
5. Complete notes to financial statements: Provide detailed explanations or disclosures that accompany the financial statements.
6. Review risk factors: Update any changes in risk factors from the previous reports.
7. Include controls and procedures: Disclose the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting.
8. Sign and file the document: Ensure that authorized signatories sign the report, and file it with the SEC before the deadline.

Who needs FORM 10-Q?

1. Public companies that are traded on U.S. exchanges are required to file FORM 10-Q with the SEC.
2. Investors and analysts who want to assess the financial performance and financial condition of publicly traded companies.
3. Regulators who monitor compliance with public reporting requirements.

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What triggers the filing of Form 10?

The SEC requires a company to file SEC Form 10 when it has more than $10 million in total assets and more than 500 shareholders. A company with fewer shareholders or assets may voluntarily make this SEC filing, but it is not required.

What is the difference between a 10-K and a 10-Q?

While 10K reports are due annually and must include audited financial statements, 10Q reports are due quarterly, three times a year, and include unaudited financial statements. 10Q filings provide shareholders and the public an on-going update on a company's performance over the year.

What is the difference between a Form 10-K and a Form 10-Q?

While 10K reports are due annually and must include audited financial statements, 10Q reports are due quarterly, three times a year, and include unaudited financial statements. 10Q filings provide shareholders and the public an on-going update on a company's performance over the year.

Is Form 10-Q audited?

Form 10-Q is similar to Form 10-K but less detailed. Additionally, the financial statements in a 10-Q are near the beginning of the filing, unlike the 10-K. The financial statements in a Form 10-Q are considered unaudited, unlike in the 10-K, where a full audit is performed.

Which of the following entities requires the filing of the Form 10-Q?

Yes, all U. S. public companies issuing common shares of stock that trade on exchanges are required to file Form 10-Q.

What is Form 10-Q used for?

The 10-Q provides a window into the financial health of a company. Investors can use the form to get a sense of its quarterly earnings and other elements of its operations and to compare them to previous quarters. Thus, it is a dependable performance-tracking tool.

Who signs 10-Q?

At least one complete copy of the report filed with the Commission and one such copy filed with each exchange must be manually signed on the registrant's behalf by a duly authorized officer of the registrant and by the principal financial or chief accounting officer of the registrant.

Who has to file 10-Q?

Any publicly traded company must file the Form 10-Q, along with the Form 10-K and other required filings. The SEC gives two timeframes for filing: Large accelerated and accelerated filers with a float exceeding $700 million need to submit Form 10-Q within forty days of the quarter's end.

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What is FORM 10-Q?

FORM 10-Q is a quarterly report required by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that provides a comprehensive overview of a company's financial performance, including its balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, and detailed disclosures about its operations and financial condition.

Who is required to file FORM 10-Q?

Publicly traded companies in the United States that are registered with the SEC are required to file FORM 10-Q. This includes all companies required to file under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

How to fill out FORM 10-Q?

To fill out FORM 10-Q, companies must gather their financial statements and other relevant information for the quarter. They will complete the form by answering specific questions and providing numerical data according to the SEC's guidelines before submitting it electronically via the EDGAR database.

What is the purpose of FORM 10-Q?

The purpose of FORM 10-Q is to provide shareholders and the public with timely information about a company's financial performance and significant developments that occurred during the quarter, thus ensuring transparency and informed investment decisions.

What information must be reported on FORM 10-Q?

FORM 10-Q must report financial statements, including the interim balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, changes in shareholders' equity, and notes to the financial statements outlining significant accounting policies and risk factors. It also includes management's discussion and analysis (MD&A) of financial condition and results of operations.