Filing Date
The filing date shows when a company officially delivers a document to the SEC. It is one of the first details listed on any SEC filing.
This date helps identify the reporting period or event being disclosed. It also allows filings to be organized and tracked over time.
Filing date does not always show the exact moment information becomes public. For that, the acceptance date and time provide more precision.
Why It Matters
Filing date establishes when a company met its reporting obligation. It is used to track deadlines, compliance, and disclosure history.
How is filing date used in SEC reporting analysis?
Analysts use filing dates to sequence disclosures and identify reporting patterns. It helps compare when companies release information relative to peers. Filing date also supports historical research. It provides a consistent reference point across filings.
How does filing date differ from acceptance date/time?
Filing date reflects the day a document is submitted. Acceptance date/time shows when the SEC officially processes and publishes it. The two can differ, especially during high filing volume. This difference matters for precise disclosure tracking.
Why is filing date important for regulatory compliance?
The SEC sets strict deadlines for filings. Filing date confirms whether a company submitted on time. Late filings can trigger warnings or penalties. Regulators use this date as an official compliance marker.
Real-World Example
A company submits its annual report on March 1. The filing date confirms the report met the SEC’s deadline for that reporting period.
Filing Date and FinFeedAPI
FinFeedAPI’s SEC API provides filing date information for all SEC documents. This allows users to monitor compliance, compare disclosure timing, and organize filings efficiently. Structured access supports large-scale analysis.