Hacker News new | ask | show | jobs
by libertymcateer 2717 days ago
Yes - certain filings are confidential while they are 'in process.' They then get released in batches on specific release dates, to the entire world, all at once. In particular, IPO registrations may be done confidentially in early stages. The information that is present in such filings is often valuable.

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/07/business/dealbook/sec-ini...