{"id":28010,"date":"2024-02-26T11:19:25","date_gmt":"2024-02-26T11:19:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/?post_type=business-glossary&#038;p=28010"},"modified":"2025-04-24T14:06:13","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T14:06:13","slug":"10-k","status":"publish","type":"business-glossary","link":"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-glossary\/10-k\/","title":{"rendered":"10-K"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Definition<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A 10-K is a comprehensive <a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-glossary\/annual-report\/\">annual report<\/a> filed by publicly traded companies with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is a 10-K?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A 10-K provides a detailed overview of a company&#8217;s financial performance and includes essential information about its business operations, risk factors, management discussion and analysis (MD&amp;A), and corporate governance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some key components typically found in a 10-K report:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-glossary\/financial-statement\/\"><strong>Financial<\/strong> <strong>statements<\/strong><\/a>: This section includes the company&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-glossary\/balance-sheet\/\">balance sheet<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-glossary\/income-statement\/\">income statement<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-glossary\/cash-flow-statement\/\">cash flow statement<\/a>, and statement of stockholders&#8217; equity. These financial statements provide a snapshot of the company&#8217;s financial health.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Management discussion and analysis<\/strong>: This section offers management&#8217;s perspective on the company&#8217;s financial results, operations, and future prospects.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Business overview<\/strong>: This part outlines the company&#8217;s core operations, products or services, market segments, and competitive landscape.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Risk factors<\/strong>: Companies are required to disclose various risks that could potentially impact their business, operations, and financial condition. These risks may include market volatility, regulatory changes and competition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Corporate governance<\/strong>: This section provides information about the company&#8217;s board of directors, executive compensation practices, and corporate governance policies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Legal proceedings<\/strong>: Companies disclose any pending or ongoing legal disputes, lawsuits, or regulatory actions that could have a material impact on their financial condition or operations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Auditor&#8217;s report<\/strong>: The 10-K typically includes an independent auditor&#8217;s report, which provides an opinion on whether the company&#8217;s financial statements present a fair and accurate representation of its financial position and performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Example of a 10-K<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ABC Corporation (the &#8220;Company&#8221;) is a leading provider of innovative software solutions for businesses worldwide.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Company has grown rapidly, serving clients across various industries and our flagship product, XYZ Suite, offers comprehensive tools for enterprise resource planning (ERP), <a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-glossary\/customer-relations-management\/\">customer relationship management (CRM)<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-glossary\/supply-chain\/\">supply chain<\/a> management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key highlights:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Strong market presence<\/strong>: We maintain a robust customer base with over 1,000 clients globally, ranging from small businesses to multinational corporations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Continuous innovation<\/strong>: We invest heavily in <a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-glossary\/research-and-development\/\">research and development<\/a> to stay ahead of market trends and deliver innovative solutions that address evolving customer needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strategic partnerships<\/strong>: We collaborate with industry leaders and technology providers to enhance our product offerings and expand our market reach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking ahead, we remain committed to driving value for our shareholders and delivering best-in-class solutions that empower businesses to thrive in today&#8217;s competitive landscape.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"template":"","class_list":["post-28010","business-glossary","type-business-glossary","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"featured_image_urls_v2":{"full":"","thumbnail":"","medium":"","medium_large":"","large":"","1536x1536":"","2048x2048":"","image_blog":"","image_blog_full":"","image_podcast":"","image_banking":"","image_blog_internal":"","image_blog_medium":"","image_single_banking":""},"post_excerpt_stackable_v2":"<p>Definition A 10-K is a comprehensive annual report filed by publicly traded companies with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).&nbsp; What is a 10-K? A 10-K provides a detailed overview of a company&#8217;s financial performance and includes essential information about its business operations, risk factors, management discussion and analysis (MD&amp;A), and corporate governance.&nbsp; Here are some key components typically found in a 10-K report: Financial statements: This section includes the company&#8217;s balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, and statement of stockholders&#8217; equity. These financial statements provide a snapshot of the company&#8217;s financial health. 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