The 8-K filing is used to announce corporate changes to the shareholders. Unscheduled material events must be disclosed within four days of the event. Many companies announce their quarterly earnings in the 8-K report.
A full list of major events that must be announced in the 8-K can be found on the Fast Answers page of the SEC's website.
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