SEC 8-K Filings API: Search by Item (5.02, 1.01, 4.02)
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Get SEC 8-K filings by item type: 5.02 officer changes, 1.01 material agreements, 4.02 restatements and more. Search all companies by date or name tickers and CIKs. One row per filing with item labels and links. $3.00 per 1,000 filings. Independent tool, not affiliated with the SEC.
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