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An annual report is a comprehensive report on a company's financial performance and position. It includes a company's income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and notes to the financial statements. The annual report also includes a management discussion and analysis (MD&A), which provides an overview of the company's business and financial results.

The annual report is an important document for investors and other stakeholders because it provides information about a company's financial health and prospects. Investors use the annual report to make investment decisions, and other stakeholders use it to assess a company's performance and make decisions about their relationship with the company.

The annual report is typically published once a year, and it is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC requires public companies to file their annual reports with the SEC within 90 days of their fiscal year-end.

The annual report is a valuable source of information for investors and other stakeholders. It provides a comprehensive overview of a company's financial performance and position, and it can be used to make informed investment decisions.

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