Form 10-K
The federal securities laws require publicly reporting companies to disclose information on an ongoing basis. For example, domestic companies must submit annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q , and current reports on Form 8-K for a number of specified events and must comply with a variety of other disclosure requirements.
Concept at a glance
Definition and explanation
The federal securities laws require publicly reporting companies to disclose information on an ongoing basis. For example, domestic companies must submit annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q , and current reports on Form 8-K for a number of specified events and must comply with a variety of other disclosure requirements. [1]
The annual report on Form 10-K provides a comprehensive overview of the company's business and financial condition and includes audited financial statements. Although similarly named, the annual report on Form 10-K is distinct from the “ annual report to shareholders ,” which a company must send to its shareholders when it holds an annual meeting to elect directors. [1]
To find a particular company's Form 10-K filings, use the Company Search for the SEC's EDGAR database . On the returned listing of filings for the company, enter “10-K” in the Filing Type box near the top of the page to filter for only Forms 10-K that have been filed. To see a blank version of the form (with instructions), you can download this PDF version . [1]
Source-supported connections
Frequently asked questions
What does Form 10-K mean in the cited reference?
The federal securities laws require publicly reporting companies to disclose information on an ongoing basis. For example, domestic companies must submit annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q , and current reports on Form 8-K for a number of specified events and must comply with a variety of other disclosure requirements. [1]
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Sources and review dates
Reviewed 23 October 2026. Historical dates and award-time affiliations retain their original context. A review date is not an event date. Background sources are identified separately from official records.