PRE 14A preliminary proxy statements
Every PRE 14A preliminary proxy statement since 1994: the draft proxy filed for SEC review when a meeting has non-routine proposals.
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $SECFEED_KEY" \ "https://secfeedapi.com/v1/filings?query=formType:%22PRE%2014A%22&size=2"
import os, requests
r = requests.get(
"https://secfeedapi.com/v1/filings",
params={'query': 'formType:"PRE 14A"', 'size': '2'},
headers={"Authorization": f"Bearer {os.environ['SECFEED_KEY']}"},
)
print(r.json())What is PRE 14A?
Under Rule 14a-6, a company must file a preliminary proxy statement at least 10 calendar days before sending the definitive version, unless the meeting covers only routine matters such as electing directors, say on pay, auditor ratification and shareholder proposals.
That makes a PRE 14A a signal: something unusual is on the ballot. Reverse stock splits, authorized share increases, reincorporation, charter amendments and new equity plans all trigger preliminary filings, often days or weeks before the definitive proxy.
Companies soliciting proxies for meetings that include matters beyond the routine items exempted by Rule 14a-6(a).
At least 10 calendar days before the definitive proxy statement is first sent to shareholders.
Filings per year
Every PRE 14A filing on EDGAR, counted from the SecFeed index. Updated daily.
What is inside
| Section | Contents |
|---|---|
| Proposals | The non-routine items that required preliminary filing, plus routine items. |
| Reasons for each proposal | Why the board recommends a reverse split, share increase or charter change. |
| Draft governance and pay sections | Usually the same as the definitive version. |
| Placeholders | Meeting dates, record dates and share counts left blank until the definitive filing. |
Get PRE 14A data with SecFeed
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Shareholder MeetingsAnnual meeting date, record date and ballot items from the proxy, joined to the 8-K Item 5.07 filings with the vote results.
Latest PRE 14A filings
| Company | Form | Filed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theriva Biologics, Inc. | PRE 14A | 2026-10-09 | EDGAR ↗ |
| Kochav Defense Acquisition Corp. | PRE 14A | 2026-10-09 | EDGAR ↗ |
| Globa Terra Acquisition Corp | PRE 14A | 2026-10-09 | EDGAR ↗ |
| Aimei Health Technology Co., Ltd. | PRE 14A | 2026-10-09 | EDGAR ↗ |
| Stone Point Credit Corp | PRE 14A | 2026-10-09 | EDGAR ↗ |
| BBR ALO Fund, LLC | PRE 14A | 2026-10-09 | EDGAR ↗ |
| Jasper Therapeutics, Inc. | PRE 14A | 2026-10-09 | EDGAR ↗ |
| Pyxis Oncology, Inc. | PRE 14A | 2026-10-09 | EDGAR ↗ |
Use cases
- Detect upcoming reverse stock splits and share authorizations early
- Track charter and bylaw changes before the vote
- Diff preliminary and definitive proxies to see what changed after review
Related forms
Every DEF 14A definitive proxy statement since 1994: executive pay, board members, audit fees, pay versus performance and ballot proposals.
PRE 14CPreliminary infoEvery PRE 14C preliminary information statement since 1994: the draft Schedule 14C filed before actions approved by written consent.
DEFM14AMerger proxy statementsEvery DEFM14A definitive merger proxy and PREM14A preliminary merger proxy since 1994: deal terms, background, fairness opinions and projections.
FAQ
Why do some companies file a PRE 14A and others do not?
A preliminary filing is only required when the meeting includes matters beyond the routine items listed in Rule 14a-6(a).
How long before the definitive proxy is a PRE 14A filed?
At least 10 calendar days.
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