8-K
Definition of '8-K'A report of unscheduled material events or corporate changes at a company that could be of importance to the shareholders or the Securities and Exchange Commission. |
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Investopedia explains '8-K'Examples of events reported on an 8-K include acquisition, bankruptcy, resignation of directors, or a change in the fiscal year. Also known as Form 8k. |
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