Board packs, dashboards & decision papers · Core

Pre-read

Also called: preread, pre-read document

ELI5

Material circulated in advance so meeting time can focus on discussion and decisions.

Used in conversation

“Attach the latest pre-read to the decision pack before the meeting.”

Pitch context

You will see “Pre-read” in annual reports, earnings decks, filings and investor presentations when the discussion reaches board packs, dashboards & decision papers.

Why it matters: In board packs, dashboards & decision papers, 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 · 7

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.

OECD — G20/OECD Principles of Corporate Governance 2023Direct source · institutional · checked 2026-08-16
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission — How to Read a 10-KDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
U.S. Small Business Administration — Write your business planSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16
Y Combinator — YC Startup Library — fundraising and pitching resourcesSupporting source family · practitioner · checked 2026-08-16
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission — Small Business Capital Formation GlossarySupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission — EDGAR and filing resourcesSupporting source family · 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