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Prefer it over full-text EDGAR search when you specifically want Item 4.01 events and want company metadata and links pre-joined.","instructions":null,"reviewSummary":null,"reviewSummaryHighlights":null,"reviewSummaryConcerns":null,"reviewSummaryGeneratedAt":null,"activationCount":0,"lastUsedAt":null,"lastSuccessfullyRanAt":null,"lastHealthCheckAt":"2026-09-14T13:06:05.551Z","isFirstParty":false}