Disclosure, materiality & market conduct · Core
Leak
Also called: information leak
ELI5
Unauthorised release of confidential or market-sensitive information.
Used in conversation
“Do not describe leak as agreed until the operative document says so.”
Pitch context
You will see “Leak” in annual reports, earnings decks, filings and investor presentations when the discussion reaches disclosure, materiality & market conduct.
Why it matters: In disclosure, materiality & market conduct, 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
- OECD — G20/OECD Principles of Corporate Governance 2023Direct source · institutional · checked 2026-08-16
- IFRS Foundation / International Sustainability Standards Board — IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 Sustainability Disclosure StandardsDirect 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