SEC form field guide
Form 10-K
Annual business, risks, audited statements and MD&A.
When it is filed
Filed annually after the fiscal year, with deadlines varying by filer status.
What it is useful for
Fundamental research, year-over-year analysis and long-horizon RAG.
What it contains
01Business and competition
02Risk factors
03MD&A
04Audited financial statements
Data & API considerations
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Preserve accession numbers, amendments and source anchors so transformed data remains traceable.
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