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This document is a quarterly report filed by Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. with the SEC detailing its financial condition and results of operations for the quarter ended May 31, 2011. It provides

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How to fill out FORM 10-Q

1. Download the FORM 10-Q template from the SEC website.
2. Fill in the cover page with the company's basic information, including name, address, and fiscal year end.
3. Complete the financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement, for the quarter.
4. Provide Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) of financial condition and results of operations.
5. Include disclosures about market risk, controls and procedures, and other required regulatory disclosures.
6. Review all information for accuracy and completeness.
7. File the FORM 10-Q electronically through the EDGAR system by the due date.

Who needs FORM 10-Q?

1. Public companies registered with the SEC must file FORM 10-Q quarterly.
2. Investors use FORM 10-Q to assess a company's financial health and performance.

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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 submitted by publicly traded companies to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that provides a comprehensive overview of the company's financial performance and operations during the preceding quarter.

Who is required to file FORM 10-Q?

All publicly traded companies in the United States that are required to file reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 must file FORM 10-Q for each of the first three quarters of their fiscal year.

How to fill out FORM 10-Q?

To fill out FORM 10-Q, companies must gather their financial statements, including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement, for the quarter. They must also provide management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations, risk factors, and any significant changes since the last report.

What is the purpose of FORM 10-Q?

The purpose of FORM 10-Q is to provide investors with updated financial information and insights into the company's performance and operations during the quarter, ensuring transparency and compliance with SEC regulations.

What information must be reported on FORM 10-Q?

FORM 10-Q must include financial statements, management's discussion and analysis, information on market risk, disclosures about internal controls, and any material changes in the company's operations or financial condition since the last filed FORM 10-K or 10-Q.