Corporate reports & securities filings · Core
Form 8-K
Also called: 8-K
ELI5
A United States current report used to disclose specified material events.
Used in conversation
“The team needs one controlled copy of form 8-K, with an owner and date.”
Pitch context
You will see “Form 8-K” in annual reports, earnings decks, filings and investor presentations when the discussion reaches corporate reports & securities filings.
Why it matters: In corporate reports & securities filings, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.
Caution
Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.
Sources & evidence · 5
Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.
- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission — How to Read a 10-KDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission — EDGAR and filing resourcesDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- IFRS Foundation — IFRS GlossaryDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission — Non-GAAP Financial Measures — Compliance and Disclosure InterpretationsSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- OECD — G20/OECD Principles of Corporate Governance 2023Supporting source family · institutional · checked 2026-08-16