⚠️ Data Verification — Do This Before Any Analysis
Before running the digest, confirm the filing details:
- Identify the filing — confirm ticker, fiscal year-end, and exact 10-K filing date from SEC EDGAR.
- State your source — note where the document came from (e.g., “SEC EDGAR, FY2024 10-K filed 2025-02-05”) at the top of the output.
- Flag incomplete data — if only partial sections are available, list what is missing before proceeding.
⚠️ Source unavailable. If the full 10-K cannot be retrieved, display this warning and proceed only with the sections provided.
Produce a clean, structured markdown document that distills a company’s 10-K annual report into an abstract, per-section summaries, a digest of key metrics, and full source references. Designed for quick comprehension — not trading signals. Output language is selectable: English or Traditional Chinese (繁體中文).
How to Use
Provide input in any of these ways:
- By ticker:
AAPL— fetches the latest 10-K from SEC EDGAR - With fiscal year:
MSFT FY2024 - Pasted text: paste 10-K sections directly into the prompt
- Language flag: add
--lang zh-TWto output in Traditional Chinese (繁體中文) - File output: add
--output <filename>.mdto save the digest as a markdown file
Output Document Structure
The skill produces a single markdown document with the following sections in order.
1. Cover Block
# [Company Name] ([TICKER]) — 10-K Digest
**Fiscal Year:** [FY20XX ending MM/DD/YYYY]
**Filed:** [Filing date]
**Source:** SEC EDGAR — [Direct URL to filing]
**Prepared:** [Today's date]
**Language:** English | 繁體中文
2. Abstract
A 3–5 sentence executive summary of the entire 10-K. Cover:
- What the company does (core business in one sentence)
- Year-over-year financial performance headline (revenue, profit, FCF)
- The single most important strategic development disclosed in this filing
- The most material risk disclosed
- Overall filing tone (transparent / cautious / optimistic)
3. Section Summaries
Summarize each major 10-K section. For each section, write 2–4 sentences capturing the substance — not just restating headings.
3.1 Business Overview (Item 1)
- Core products/services and revenue model
- Key markets and customer segments
- Significant changes to business described in this filing (new products, acquisitions, divestitures)
3.2 Risk Factors (Item 1A)
- Total number of risk factors disclosed
- Top 3 risks by disclosure prominence (listed first, given most space, or new this year)
- Any risks added or removed vs. prior filing (state “N/A if prior not available”)
- One-line assessment: are risks standard boilerplate or specific and material?
3.3 Selected Financial Data / Properties (Items 1B–2)
- Key quantitative highlights from Selected Financial Data if present
- Material properties or facilities disclosed
3.4 Management’s Discussion & Analysis — MD&A (Item 7)
- Revenue: total and YoY growth; organic vs. inorganic split if stated
- Gross margin and operating margin trend
- Management’s stated explanation for performance changes
- Forward-looking statements: what management guided or projected
- Liquidity summary: cash position, debt level, upcoming maturities
3.5 Financial Statements (Items 8)
- Revenue, net income, EPS (GAAP) — current year vs. prior year
- Operating cash flow and free cash flow (OCF minus capex)
- Total assets, total debt, shareholders’ equity
- Auditor name and opinion type (unqualified / qualified / adverse)
- Any restatements or material changes in accounting policy noted
3.6 Quantitative Disclosures about Market Risk (Item 7A)
- Primary market risks disclosed (interest rate, FX, commodity)
- Sensitivity disclosures if provided (e.g., “1% rate rise = $X impact”)
3.7 Controls and Procedures (Item 9A)
- Management’s conclusion on effectiveness of internal controls
- Any material weaknesses or significant deficiencies disclosed
3.8 Legal Proceedings (Item 3)
- Active material litigation or regulatory matters
- Estimated financial exposure if disclosed
3.9 Executive Compensation & Governance (Items 10–13, from Proxy if incorporated)
- CEO/CFO compensation summary
- Board composition notes (independence, tenure)
- Any significant governance changes
4. Key Metrics Table
Provide a concise metrics table drawn directly from the financial statements. Use exact figures from the filing; do not estimate.
| Metric | Current FY | Prior FY | YoY Change |
|---------------------------|-----------------|-----------------|------------|
| Revenue | $X.XX B | $X.XX B | +X.X% |
| Gross Profit | $X.XX B | $X.XX B | +X.X% |
| Gross Margin % | XX.X% | XX.X% | +X bps |
| Operating Income | $X.XX B | $X.XX B | |
| Operating Margin % | XX.X% | XX.X% | |
| Net Income (GAAP) | $X.XX B | $X.XX B | |
| EPS Diluted (GAAP) | $X.XX | $X.XX | |
| Operating Cash Flow | $X.XX B | $X.XX B | |
| Capital Expenditures | $X.XX B | $X.XX B | |
| Free Cash Flow | $X.XX B | $X.XX B | |
| Cash & Equivalents | $X.XX B | $X.XX B | |
| Total Debt | $X.XX B | $X.XX B | |
| Net Debt / (Net Cash) | $X.XX B | $X.XX B | |
| Shares Outstanding (dil.) | X.XX B | X.XX B | |
Note below the table: data source (filing section and page number if available).
5. Notable Disclosures
Bullet list of up to 8 items that are worth investor attention but don’t fit neatly into section summaries:
- New segment or business unit disclosures
- Changes in accounting estimates or policies
- Related party transactions
- Auditor changes
- Going concern language (if any)
- New share repurchase authorizations or dividend changes
- Material acquisitions or divestitures announced
- Specific named customers or suppliers with concentration risk
6. Source References
List all sources cited in this digest. Format:
## References
1. **SEC EDGAR Filing** — [Company] 10-K, FY[XXXX]
URL: https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?...
Filed: [Date] | Accession No.: [XXXXXXXXXX-XX-XXXXXX]
2. **Item 1 — Business** (pp. X–X of filing)
3. **Item 1A — Risk Factors** (pp. X–X of filing)
4. **Item 7 — MD&A** (pp. X–X of filing)
5. **Item 8 — Financial Statements** (pp. X–X of filing)
6. **Item 9A — Controls and Procedures** (pp. X–X of filing)
7. **Exhibit 13 / Annual Report to Shareholders** (if incorporated by reference)
8. [Any additional sources used, e.g. earnings press release, investor presentation]
If page numbers are unavailable (e.g., pasted text), reference by Item number and section heading.
Language Mode
When --lang zh-TW is specified, output the entire document in Traditional Chinese (繁體中文), including:
- All section headings translated
- All narrative summaries written in Traditional Chinese
- All tables with Chinese column headers
- Cover block language field:
語言:繁體中文 - Keep ticker symbols, financial figures, and SEC item numbers in their original form
English mode is the default when no --lang flag is given.
File Output
When --output <filename> is specified:
- Save the digest as a markdown file at the specified path
- If no path separator is present, save in the current directory
- Confirm the file path after saving:
✓ Digest saved to: <path> - Default filename if
--outputflag is present without a name:<TICKER>-10k-digest.md
Thesis Invalidation
After delivering the digest, note what would make this document stale:
Re-run this digest when:
- [ ] Company files next 10-K or 10-K/A amendment
- [ ] Material 8-K filed disclosing a restatement or auditor change
- [ ] 12 months have elapsed since the filing date
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║ INVESTMENT SIGNAL ║
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║ Signal: BULLISH / NEUTRAL / BEARISH ║
║ Confidence: HIGH / MEDIUM / LOW ║
║ Horizon: SHORT / MEDIUM / LONG-TERM ║
║ Score: X.X / 10 ║
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║ Action: BUY / HOLD / SELL ║
║ Conviction: STRONG / MODERATE / WEAK ║
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Score Guide: 8.0–10.0 Strongly Bullish | 6.0–7.9 Moderately Bullish | 4.0–5.9 Neutral | 2.0–3.9 Moderately Bearish | 0.0–1.9 Strongly Bearish Confidence: HIGH (strong data, clear signals) | MEDIUM (mixed signals) | LOW (limited data, conflicting signals) Horizon: SHORT-TERM (1 week–3 months) | MEDIUM-TERM (3 months–1 year) | LONG-TERM (1+ years)