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This report is a current report filed by Barnes & Noble, Inc. concerning its acquisition of Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. on January 21, 2003, detailing the purchase price and subsequent announcements
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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 specific report that public companies must file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to announce major events or changes that are of interest to shareholders or the financial community.
Who is required to file FORM 8-K?
Public companies that are registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 are required to file FORM 8-K when they experience significant events that may affect their financial condition or operations.
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To fill out FORM 8-K, a public company must provide specific details regarding the event being reported, complete the required sections of the form, and submit it electronically via the SEC's EDGAR database within four business days of the event.
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The purpose of FORM 8-K is to ensure that shareholders and the public have timely access to important information regarding significant events affecting a company, thereby promoting transparency in the securities markets.
What information must be reported on FORM 8-K?
Companies must report various types of information on FORM 8-K including but not limited to: major corporate events, changes in executive leadership, acquisitions or disposals of assets, bankruptcy or receivership, and changes in certified accountants.
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