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This document is a current report filed by Ecolab Inc. detailing amendments to their Restated Certificate of Incorporation, results from the annual stockholders meeting, and election of directors.

How to fill out form 8-k

How to fill out FORM 8-K

1. Obtain a blank Form 8-K from the SEC's website or your financial institution.
2. Fill in the company name and information in the top section.
3. Write the date on which the event occurred in the appropriate field.
4. Identify the item number that corresponds to the type of event being reported (e.g., Item 1.01 for entry into a material agreement).
5. Provide a detailed description of the event in the designated section.
6. Attach any necessary exhibits or additional documents that support the filing, if required.
7. Review the completed form for accuracy and completeness.
8. Submit the form electronically through the EDGAR system by following the instructions provided.

Who needs FORM 8-K?

1. Publicly traded companies that need to disclose significant events or changes to the SEC.
2. Companies that must inform shareholders about material developments affecting their financial status.
3. Organizations that are required to comply with SEC regulations regarding timely disclosures.

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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 Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to announce major events that shareholders should know about.

Who is required to file FORM 8-K?

Publicly traded companies in the United States, including domestic and 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 provide basic information such as the date of the event, a description of the event, and any relevant financial data, including attachment of supporting documents if necessary.

What is the purpose of FORM 8-K?

The purpose of FORM 8-K is to ensure that all shareholders and potential investors have timely access to important information about a company's significant events that could affect its financial standing or share price.

What information must be reported on FORM 8-K?

FORM 8-K must report information on specific events such as acquisition or disposition of assets, changes in control of the company, departures or appointments of executives, material agreements, and financial restatements, among others.