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SEC EDGAR - Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis and Retrieval System

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Useful for AI governance researchers seeking primary-source financial disclosures from AI companies, including risk factors, capital expenditures on compute, and executive compensation tied to AI strategy.

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Summary

SEC EDGAR is the official U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission platform for corporate and individual regulatory filings, providing public access to financial disclosures, annual reports, and compliance documents. It serves as a primary data source for researching AI company financials, investments, and disclosures relevant to AI governance and oversight.

Key Points

  • Official SEC filing system containing 10-K, 10-Q, proxy statements, and other regulatory disclosures from publicly traded AI companies
  • Provides public access to financial data useful for tracking AI company investments, compute spending, and risk disclosures
  • EDGAR Next update requires new account management compliance by September 15, 2025
  • Operates weekdays 6am-10pm ET with filer support resources including technical specifications and the EDGAR Filer Manual
  • Key resource for governance researchers monitoring how AI companies disclose AI-related risks and strategies to regulators

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 The Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis and Retrieval (EDGAR) system is the primary way for companies and individuals to submit filings to the SEC in accord with the federal securities laws.

 EDGAR is available to accept filings from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET weekdays (except federal holidays). Filings made outside of these times are processed the next business day.

 
 Calendar of federal holidays and peak filing dates 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 EDGAR Next

 
 
 Compliance with the SEC’s changes to EDGAR filer access and account management is required as of Sept. 15, 2025.

 
 
 

 
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 Filer Support and Resources

 
 
 EDGAR filers can consult a variety of resources available to assist them in understanding and completing the filing process:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 EDGAR Filer Manual

 
 
 Contains requirements for becoming an EDGAR filer and the information needed for existing filers to ensure timely acceptance and processing of their filings.

 
 
 

 
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 How Do I?

 
 
 

 Guides that cover various topics to help filers learn the basics of the EDGAR filing system.

 

 

 

 
 
 

 
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 SEC Forms Index

 
 
 A list of PDF versions of the SEC forms used in public filings along with the rules, regulations, and schedules associated with these forms.

 
 
 

 
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 Technical Specifications

 
 
 The SEC publishes this information to allow companies to create software or format output compatible with the EDGAR system.

 
 
 

 
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 Additional Resources

 
 
 
 Glossary 

 Central Index Key (CIK) Lookup 

 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Codes 

 State and Country Codes 

 EDGAR Company Database 

 

 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Access the three portals that comprise the EDGAR system.

 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 EDGAR Filer Management Portal 
 

 Submit applications for access to file on EDGAR - Form ID. Generate EDGAR access codes in the events of an expired, forgotten, or compromised password.

 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 EDGAR Filing Portal 
 

 Log in and submit forms as single or bulk filings. Edit company and submission data, retrieve submission 

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