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Desktop Reference: Form 8-K Filing EventsReport Within 4 Business Days Except Where Noted

Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets

  • Involves a significant amount of assets otherwise than in the ordinary course
    of business
    Results of Operations & Financial Condition
  • Public announcement or release disclosing material non-public information
    for a completed quarterly or annual fiscal period
    Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation (DFO) or an Obligation under an
    Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement
  • Must be material
  • DFO means long-term debt, finance lease, operating lease or short-term
    debt that arises other than in the ordinary course of business
  • Applies even if the registrant is not a party to the transaction
  • Exemption if securities are sold in a registered offering
    Triggering Events that Accelerate or Increase a DFO or an Obligation
    under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement
  • Must be material
  • Includes conversion from contingent to direct obligation
  • DFO includes obligations accrued as probable loss under GAAP
    Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities
  • Commitment to an exit or disposal plan, disposal of a long-lived asset or
    termination of employees under a plan
  • Material charges to be incurred under GAAP and future aggregate cash
    charges
    Material Impairments
  • Determination that a material charge is required under GAAP
  • Not required if determination is made during preparation, review or audit of
    timely filed 10-Q or 10-K disclosing impairment charge