Press Release: NYSE Euronext Becomes First Exchange to File Financial Statements Using Interactive Data
NYSE Euronext became the first stock exchange to voluntarily file financial statements in XBRL format under a SEC pilot program, earning praise for enhancing transparency with no fraud, charges, or penalties involved.
NYSE Euronext was recognized by the SEC as the first stock exchange to submit its 10-Q financial statements using XBRL, an interactive data format designed to improve accessibility for investors and analysts. The filing was part of a voluntary SEC initiative that offered expedited reviews in exchange for feedback on the technology, with no allegations of misconduct or financial penalties. The SEC lauded the move as a leadership milestone in modernizing financial reporting and encouraged other companies to join the program.
NYSE Euronext became the first stock exchange to voluntarily file its 10-Q financial statements in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) format, marking a historic milestone in financial reporting innovation. The SEC announced the development in a September 7, 2007 press release, commending NYSE Euronext for demonstrating leadership in making financial data more accessible, searchable, and usable for investors and analysts. This filing was part of a voluntary SEC pilot program aimed at testing the benefits of interactive data, which allowed participants to receive expedited reviews of their filings in exchange for feedback. No fraud, legal violations, or financial penalties were associated with the filing; instead, the SEC highlighted its potential to reduce costs and improve transparency across public company disclosures. The agency encouraged other companies to join the XBRL test group, directing them to contact SEC staff for participation details. The initiative represented a significant step toward modernizing financial reporting infrastructure, with NYSE Euronext’s action setting a precedent for future adoption by public companies. The SEC’s public statements emphasized collaboration and technological advancement, not enforcement or misconduct.
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- person brigitte lippmann
- person christopher cox
- person jeffrey naumann
- person nyse euronext
- agency sec chairman
- agency Securities and Exchange Commission
- NYSE Euronext became first exchange to file Financial Statements Using Interactive Data
- NYSE Euronext submitted 10-Q Information In XBRL Format
- NYSE Euronext joined More Than 40 Public Companies Using Interactive Data
- SEC announced NYSE Euronext Is First Stock Exchange To Submit Financial Reporting Information Using Interactive Data
- Christopher Cox is SEC Chairman
- SEC operates Voluntary Interactive Data Filing Program
- SEC provides Expedited Reviews Of Registration Statements And Form 10-Ks
- Jeffrey Naumann works in Office Of The Chief Accountant
- Brigitte Lippmann works in Division Of Corporation Finance
- SEC encourages Additional Companies To Participate In Interactive Data Initiative
NYSE Euronext Becomes First Exchange to File Financial Statements Using Interactive Data FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2007-176 Washington, D.C., Sept. 7, 2007 - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that NYSE Euronext is the first stock exchange to submit financial reporting information using interactive data. In furnishing 10-Q information in XBRL format, NYSE Euronext joined more than 40 public companies that are leading the way in making filings more accessible and understandable to investors. The XBRL computer language, specially designed for financial reporting, makes income statements, balance sheets, and even footnotes completely interactive. Investors and analysts can easily search them, download the information into popular spreadsheet software, and even generate real-time data feeds to their desktops to alert them to new SEC filings. SEC Chairman Christopher Cox said, "NYSE Euronext is demonstrating admirable leadership in making their financial reports available to investors in a user-friendly way. Interactive data has the potential to save significant time and expense for investors, analysts, and those who prepare financial reports. This significant step by the world's largest exchange is another important milestone in the evolution of all public company reporting into the interactive format." The SEC's voluntary interactive data filing program allows public companies to submit documents in eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) format as exhibits to periodic reports and investment company act filings. Participants in the program provide the SEC with feedback on benefits or deficiencies involved with submitting XBRL filings. The SEC staff, in return, provides expedited reviews of all of their registration statements and Form 10-Ks. The SEC encourages additional companies to participate in its interactive data initiative by joining the XBRL financial reporting test group. Companies should visit the SEC's interactive data spotlight page at http://www.sec.gov/spotlight/xbrl.htm and contact Jeffrey Naumann in the Office of the Chief Accountant ([email protected]) or Brigitte Lippmann in the Division of Corporation Finance ([email protected]) for additional information. http://www.sec.gov/news/press/2007/2007-176.htm Home | Previous Page Modified: 09/07/2007
NYSE Euronext Becomes First Exchange to File Financial Statements Using Interactive Data FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2007-176 Washington, D.C., Sept. 7, 2007 - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that NYSE Euronext is the first stock exchange to submit financial reporting information using interactive data. In furnishing 10-Q information in XBRL format, NYSE Euronext joined more than 40 public companies that are leading the way in making filings more accessible and understandable to investors. The XBRL computer language, specially designed for financial reporting, makes income statements, balance sheets, and even footnotes completely interactive. Investors and analysts can easily search them, download the information into popular spreadsheet software, and even generate real-time data feeds to their desktops to alert them to new SEC filings. SEC Chairman Christopher Cox said, "NYSE Euronext is demonstrating admirable leadership in making their financial reports available to investors in a user-friendly way. Interactive data has the potential to save significant time and expense for investors, analysts, and those who prepare financial reports. This significant step by the world's largest exchange is another important milestone in the evolution of all public company reporting into the interactive format." The SEC's voluntary interactive data filing program allows public companies to submit documents in eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) format as exhibits to periodic reports and investment company act filings. Participants in the program provide the SEC with feedback on benefits or deficiencies involved with submitting XBRL filings. The SEC staff, in return, provides expedited reviews of all of their registration statements and Form 10-Ks. The SEC encourages additional companies to participate in its interactive data initiative by joining the XBRL financial reporting test group. Companies should visit the SEC's interactive data spotlight page at http://www.sec.gov/spotlight/xbrl.htm and contact Jeffrey Naumann in the Office of the Chief Accountant ([email protected]) or Brigitte Lippmann in the Division of Corporation Finance ([email protected]) for additional information. http://www.sec.gov/news/press/2007/2007-176.htm Home | Previous Page Modified: 09/07/2007