Form 10-K is probably the number one thing that keeps companies from ever 'going public' in the first place.

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A complex set of documents...preparing a Form 10-K is a detailed and time-consuming endeavor that can be a tremendous tax on resources — especially for small to mid-cap filers.

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According to the SEC, it takes approximately 2,258 work-hours to complete a Form 10K. 

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It consists of....x, y, and z.  And needless to say, it is wise for an issuer to begin planning for an annual 10-K filing long before it's due.

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Below I break-down the various different parts of a Form 10-K.

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But first...let's go over what's even more important.

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PLANNING FOR A 10-K or...

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Five Things To Remember When 

Planning A 10-K Filing

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On it's surface, Form 10-K is a straight-forward document:

 

Issuers need to submit fully-audited...legally reviewed...and director-certified set of financial statements, along with supporting disclosures that provide a complete overview of the company's finances and business operations for the year.

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Practically speaking, however, completing a Form 10-K is a complex endeavour that requires professional assistance from an experienced attorney and accountant specializing in securities. (not just an auditor). 

 

Needless to say, it is essential for issuers to consult with a securities professional if they have any questions regarding their 10-K submission.

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There Are Four Main Parts To A

Form 10-K Filing

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Form 10-K itself is actually a guideline and not a "form to be completed", per se.

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It is a basic set of instructions that details the various components of a Form 10-K submission and their various requirements.

 

There are four main components to a 10-K:

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Part 1:  A Description Of The Business

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In this section registrants must describe the company and it's business development since the beginning of the of the fiscal year reported.

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Descriptions in this section include:

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• Risk Factors — a list of any and all risk factors that could have a material impact on the company.

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• Properties — a description of any business properties owned by the issuer including subsidiaries.

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• Legal Proceedings — describe any legal proceedings the company may be involved in...including bankruptcy proceedings or lawsuits.

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• Unresolved Staff Comments — includes a discussion on any unresolved issues and comments made by the SEC on previous filings.

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Part 2:  Disclosures Related To Registrant's Equity Securites

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A disclosure of the issuer's equitable securities that includes insider trading activity...market activity...certain shareholder information...related stockholder issues...and more.

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Details that need to be reported in this section include:

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• Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — specific to the fiscal year reported.

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• Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

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• A detailed progression of certain financial conditions related to the company over the previous 5 years

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• Audited financial statements accompanied by written statements from the auditor...legal counsel...and management.

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• A description of the company's internal controls and procedures

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Note:  Any event that would normally be reported in an 8-K form may also be repoted in a 10K — provided the event occurred in the 4th quarter of the fiscal year — thus elminating the need to file an 8-K for the same event.

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Part 3:  Directors, Executive Officers and Coporate Governance

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A list of the company's officers and directors is required under in part 3 of the form, along with various disclosures relating to compensation...accountability... and corporate governance.  

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Other disclosures required under part 3 include:

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• A brief biography for each of the directors and executive officers in the company​​

• Executive compensation disclosure

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• Disclosure of beneficial equity holders...management...and related stockholder matters

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• The name of the principal accountant, and any related tax, audit, and accounting fees.​

• Code of ethics and compensation policies

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Part 4:  Exhibit and Financial Statement Schedules

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Registrants must provide a list of all documents filed as part of the 10K  — 

including financial statements, schedules, and exhibits.

Download Form 10-K and Guidelines here>>

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The deadline for filing a Form 10-K is as follows:

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The form includes various disclosures, including a Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Result of Operations by Management detailing the company's performance for the year...along with forward-looking statements that the company might have about the future.

 

Form 10-K is subject to the following deadline-dates:

 

• 60 days of the company's fiscal year-end for large accelerated filers (companies with a market-cap greater than $750 million).

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• 75 days from the end of the fiscal year for accelerated filers (those with a market cap between $75 million and $750 million)

 

• 90 days after the end of the fiscal year for non-accelerated filers (companies with a market cap of $75 million or less).

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The form must be fully reviewed and certified by 

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See a full list of 8-k trigger events here>>

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Important Note:  8-K events related to category #7 (Regulation FD), and category #8 (Other events) may require an earlier due-date for filing.  

 

Issuers should always consult with a professional service provider regarding any SEC compliance-related questions.

 

Click here if you need help filing an 8-K>>

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To make a long story short...any event that has a material impact on the company, and/or entails a corporate structural change to its bylaws, debt structuring parameters, or equity distribution, needs to be reported to the SEC using a Form 8-K — Within 4 days (or less) of the event taking place.

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As always, whenever an issuer has a question or concern about a regulatory or compliance issue, it is important they consult an experienced professional.

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