An annual report is a comprehensive document produced by a publicly traded company to provide shareholders and other interested parties with detailed information about its financial performance over the past year. It typically includes financial statements, management's discussion and analysis, and key operating metrics.
Financial Statements: Documents that provide an overview of a company's financial condition, including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.
Corporate Governance: The system of rules, practices, and processes by which a company is directed and controlled.
SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission): A U.S. federal agency responsible for enforcing laws against market manipulation.