Define: Key Information

The meaning of “Key Information” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Key Information defined in a legal contract?

  • Key Information means essential, appropriately structured information provided to investors to enable them to understand the nature and risks of the issuer, and the securities that are being offered or involved in a regulated market. This information helps investors decide which offers of securities to consider further. The key information includes specific elements relevant to the offer and securities. Seen in 9 SEC filings.
  • Key Information means the essential and structured information provided to investors to enable them to understand the risks of the issuer and the securities being offered, including a description of key characteristics of the issuer and an investment's relevant security in a regulated market. Seen in 5 SEC filings.
  • Key Information means information required by a service provider from the client to be able to provide the service. Seen in 2 SEC filings.
  • Key Information means any information that is likely to influence a consumer's actions towards a product or service. Seen in 2 SEC filings.
  • Key Information means name, address, email, contact number, and distinguishing features for verification purposes. Seen in 1 SEC filing.
  • Key Information means any other information reasonably requested by an entity prior to a specified date. Seen in 1 SEC filing.

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

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Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

  • Key Information means the necessary details enabling understanding and decision-making related to an [entity], [product] or [service].

Relevant Contract Type

Relevant Circumstances

  • Contract negotiations
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Product or service launches
  • Restructuring efforts

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • Key Information means the [contact] and [identification] details used for verification purposes.

Relevant Contract Type

Relevant Circumstances

  • Onboarding new employees or partners
  • Security protocols
  • Confidentiality situations

Relevant Sectors

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Key Information means the necessary details enabling understanding and decision-making related to an [entity], [product] or [service]