Events

15 corporate events, all derived from SEC filings.

HawkData monitors EDGAR continuously and converts filings into a normalized event stream. Every event is attributed to a specific form and item, typed, and linked back to its source filing.

Leadership changes

C-suite and board appointments and departures.

SEC source

8-K item 5.02

Payload fields

roleactionpersoneffective_datesuccessor
{
  "event_id": "evt_a91f3c8e",
  "ticker": "XYZ",
  "cik": "0000123456",
  "type": "leadership_change",
"role": "CFO",
"action": "departure",
"person": "Jane Doe",
"effective_date": "2025-09-30",
  "filing": {
    "form": "8-K",
    "filed_at": "2026-05-29T14:02:11Z"
  }
}

Insider transactions

Buy, sell, and grant activity from officers, directors, and 10%+ owners.

SEC source

Form 4

Payload fields

insiderrelationshipsidesharesprice_usdvalue_usd
{
  "event_id": "evt_a91f3c8e",
  "ticker": "XYZ",
  "cik": "0000123456",
  "type": "insider_transaction",
"insider": "Director",
"side": "buy",
"shares": 25000,
"value_usd": 1250000,
  "filing": {
    "form": "Form",
    "filed_at": "2026-05-29T14:02:11Z"
  }
}

Acquisitions

M&A closings, from either the acquirer or the seller side.

SEC source

8-K item 2.01

Payload fields

counterparty_tickeracquirer_roledeal_value_usdclosed_at
{
  "event_id": "evt_a91f3c8e",
  "ticker": "XYZ",
  "cik": "0000123456",
  "type": "acquisition",
"counterparty_ticker": "TGT",
"acquirer_role": "buyer",
"deal_value_usd": 2400000000,
  "filing": {
    "form": "8-K",
    "filed_at": "2026-05-29T14:02:11Z"
  }
}

Material agreements

Material contracts: licenses, supply deals, JVs, credit facilities.

SEC source

8-K item 1.01

Payload fields

kindcounterpartyprincipal_usdtenor_monthseffective_date
{
  "event_id": "evt_a91f3c8e",
  "ticker": "XYZ",
  "cik": "0000123456",
  "type": "material_agreement",
"kind": "credit_facility",
"counterparty": "JPMorgan Chase",
"principal_usd": 750000000,
  "filing": {
    "form": "8-K",
    "filed_at": "2026-05-29T14:02:11Z"
  }
}

PIPE offerings

Private placements of equity or convertible securities.

SEC source

8-K item 3.02

Payload fields

instrumentgross_proceeds_usdinvestorsconversion_terms
{
  "event_id": "evt_a91f3c8e",
  "ticker": "XYZ",
  "cik": "0000123456",
  "type": "pipe_offering",
"instrument": "convertible_notes",
"gross_proceeds_usd": 200000000,
  "filing": {
    "form": "8-K",
    "filed_at": "2026-05-29T14:02:11Z"
  }
}

Shareholder votes

Proxy vote results — one event per proposal.

SEC source

8-K item 5.07

Payload fields

proposaloutcomefor_pctagainst_pctabstain_pct
{
  "event_id": "evt_a91f3c8e",
  "ticker": "XYZ",
  "cik": "0000123456",
  "type": "shareholder_vote",
"proposal": "say_on_pay",
"outcome": "approved",
"for_pct": 0.71,
  "filing": {
    "form": "8-K",
    "filed_at": "2026-05-29T14:02:11Z"
  }
}

Restatements

Non-reliance on previously issued financial statements.

SEC source

8-K item 4.02

Payload fields

periods_affectedreasontriggered_byauditor_disagreement
{
  "event_id": "evt_a91f3c8e",
  "ticker": "XYZ",
  "cik": "0000123456",
  "type": "restatement",
"periods_affected": ["FY2023", "FY2024"],
"reason": "revenue_recognition",
  "filing": {
    "form": "8-K",
    "filed_at": "2026-05-29T14:02:11Z"
  }
}

Ownership disclosures

5%+ beneficial-owner filings. 13D signals activism; 13G is passive.

SEC source

SC 13D / 13G

Payload fields

formholderownership_pctsharesactivistpurpose
{
  "event_id": "evt_a91f3c8e",
  "ticker": "XYZ",
  "cik": "0000123456",
  "type": "ownership_disclosure",
"form": "SC 13D",
"holder": "Elliott Investment Management",
"ownership_pct": 0.067,
"activist": true,
  "filing": {
    "form": "SC",
    "filed_at": "2026-05-29T14:02:11Z"
  }
}

IPO registrations

Registration statements for new public offerings, plus amendments.

SEC source

S-1 / S-1/A

Payload fields

target_proceeds_usdunderwritersexchangeticker_reserved
{
  "event_id": "evt_a91f3c8e",
  "ticker": "XYZ",
  "cik": "0000123456",
  "type": "ipo_registration",
"target_proceeds_usd": 500000000,
"underwriters": ["Goldman Sachs", "Morgan Stanley"],
  "filing": {
    "form": "S-1",
    "filed_at": "2026-05-29T14:02:11Z"
  }
}

Reg D fundraising

Regulation D private placements — uncommon for already-public companies.

SEC source

Form D

Payload fields

amount_raised_usdsecuritiesinvestor_countexemption
{
  "event_id": "evt_a91f3c8e",
  "ticker": "XYZ",
  "cik": "0000123456",
  "type": "fundraising",
"amount_raised_usd": 35000000,
"securities": "equity",
  "filing": {
    "form": "Form",
    "filed_at": "2026-05-29T14:02:11Z"
  }
}

Buyback authorizations

Board authorizations, expansions, or terminations of share repurchase programs.

SEC source

8-K item 8.01

Payload fields

actionamount_usdsharesexpires_at
{
  "event_id": "evt_a91f3c8e",
  "ticker": "XYZ",
  "cik": "0000123456",
  "type": "buyback_authorization",
"action": "authorized",
"amount_usd": 500000000,
"expires_at": "2027-12-31",
  "filing": {
    "form": "8-K",
    "filed_at": "2026-05-29T14:02:11Z"
  }
}

Dividend changes

Initiation, increase, decrease, or suspension of a cash dividend.

SEC source

8-K item 8.01

Payload fields

actionnew_amount_usdprevious_amount_usdex_datepay_date
{
  "event_id": "evt_a91f3c8e",
  "ticker": "XYZ",
  "cik": "0000123456",
  "type": "dividend_change",
"action": "increase",
"new_amount_usd": 0.28,
"previous_amount_usd": 0.24,
  "filing": {
    "form": "8-K",
    "filed_at": "2026-05-29T14:02:11Z"
  }
}

Debt issuances

Senior notes, term loans, revolvers, and asset-backed financings.

SEC source

8-K item 2.03

Payload fields

instrumentprincipal_usdcoupon_pctmaturityuse_of_proceeds
{
  "event_id": "evt_a91f3c8e",
  "ticker": "XYZ",
  "cik": "0000123456",
  "type": "debt_issuance",
"instrument": "senior_notes",
"principal_usd": 1000000000,
"coupon_pct": 5.75,
"maturity": "2032-04-15",
  "filing": {
    "form": "8-K",
    "filed_at": "2026-05-29T14:02:11Z"
  }
}

Auditor changes

Dismissal or resignation of the certifying accountant.

SEC source

8-K item 4.01

Payload fields

actionprior_auditorsuccessor_auditordisagreements
{
  "event_id": "evt_a91f3c8e",
  "ticker": "XYZ",
  "cik": "0000123456",
  "type": "auditor_change",
"action": "dismissed",
"prior_auditor": "Deloitte & Touche LLP",
"disagreements": false,
  "filing": {
    "form": "8-K",
    "filed_at": "2026-05-29T14:02:11Z"
  }
}

Bankruptcy filings

Chapter 7 or Chapter 11 petitions.

SEC source

8-K item 1.03

Payload fields

chaptercourtfiled_atdip_financing_usd
{
  "event_id": "evt_a91f3c8e",
  "ticker": "XYZ",
  "cik": "0000123456",
  "type": "bankruptcy",
"chapter": 11,
"court": "S.D.N.Y.",
"filed_at": "2026-04-18",
  "filing": {
    "form": "8-K",
    "filed_at": "2026-05-29T14:02:11Z"
  }
}

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