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Ticker · REFR ISIN · US7609111072 US Professional, scientific and technical activities
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Filings indexed 900 across all filing types
Latest filing 2018-09-21 Regulatory Filings
Country US United States of America
Listing US REFR

About RESEARCH FRONTIERS INC

https://www.smartglass.com/

Research Frontiers Inc. is a technology company that develops and licenses its patented Suspended Particle Device (SPD) light-control technology. Marketed as SPD-SmartGlass, this technology enables glass and plastic surfaces to instantly and precisely switch from clear to a user-controlled level of tint. The system operates via a film containing microscopic particles that align when an electrical voltage is applied, regulating the passage of light. Key features include rapid transition speed, variable tint control, and the ability to block over 99% of UV radiation and significant heat, enhancing energy efficiency. The company licenses its technology to a global network of partners for use in products across the automotive, aviation, marine, rail, and architectural industries.

Recent filings

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Regulatory Filings 2018
Regulatory Filings Classification · 95% confidence The document is a Form 8-K filed with the SEC, which is a current report used to announce major events or disclosures by a company. The text includes a detailed press release about the company's technology and market developments, specifically about SPD-SmartGlass technology in the rail industry. It is not a full financial report like an Annual Report (10-K) or Interim Report (IR), nor is it a transcript, audit report, or management change announcement. The document is a current report disclosing material information about the company's business developments and includes a press release as an exhibit. This fits the definition of a Regulatory Filing (RNS), which is a general regulatory announcement and a fallback category for filings that do not fit other specific categories. The document length and content confirm it is not a brief announcement or a report publication announcement. Therefore, the appropriate classification is Regulatory Filings (RNS).
2018-09-21 English
Capital/Financing Update 2018
Capital/Financing Update Classification · 95% confidence The document is a Form 8-K filed with the SEC, which is a current report used to announce major events that shareholders should know about. The content describes a material definitive agreement involving an equity investment and issuance of shares and warrants. It includes details about the transaction, related exhibits, and a press release. There are no financial statements or comprehensive financial data typical of annual or quarterly reports. The primary focus is on a financing transaction and capital structure update. Therefore, this document fits the category of Capital/Financing Update (CAP). The document length is over 5,000 characters and contains substantive information about the financing event, not just an announcement of a report publication or a certification. Hence, the classification is CAP with high confidence.
2018-09-07 English
Capital/Financing Update 2018
Capital/Financing Update Classification · 95% confidence The document is a prospectus supplement filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2) under a shelf registration statement. It details the offering of common stock and warrants, including the number of shares, exercise prices, use of proceeds, and risk factors related to the offering. This type of document is related to capital raising activities and financing updates rather than a financial report, earnings release, or management discussion. It is not an announcement of voting results, board changes, or legal proceedings. Therefore, the document fits the category of Capital/Financing Update (CAP). The document length is substantial (15,000 characters), and it contains detailed offering terms, consistent with a financing update rather than a brief announcement or regulatory filing. Confidence is high due to the clear identification of the document as a prospectus supplement for a securities offering.
2018-09-07 English
Interim / Quarterly Report 2018
Interim / Quarterly Report Q2 2018
2018-08-13 English
Regulatory Filings 2018
Regulatory Filings Classification · 95% confidence The document is a Form 8-K filed with the SEC, which is a current report used to announce major events that shareholders should know about. The content describes a Regulation FD Disclosure about Continental AG breaking ground on a new factory and details about the technology and investment involved. It includes a press release as an exhibit and forward-looking statements. There are no financial statements or detailed financial performance data presented, nor is this an earnings release or annual/interim report. The document is an announcement of a significant corporate event and related press release, typical of a Regulatory Filing (RNS). The length is about 7,193 characters, which is consistent with a detailed 8-K filing but not a full financial report. Therefore, the best classification is Regulatory Filings (RNS).
2018-07-24 English
Director's Dealing 2018
Director's Dealing
2018-07-23 English

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