Yes - certain filings are confidential while they are 'in process.' They then get released in batches on specific release dates, to the entire world, all at onc

Yes - certain filings are confidential while they are 'in process.' They then get released in batches on specific release dates, to the entire world, all at once. In particular, IPO registrations may be done confidentially in early stages. The information that is present in such filings is often valuable. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/07/business/dealbook/sec-initial-public-offerings.html https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/07/business/dealbook/sec-ini...