Inference Investigation

Claim investigated: IAI appears to have filed identical or related SEC documents on the same date (2014-03-28 appears twice), warranting investigation into whether these are duplicate records or distinct filings for different purposes Entity: Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Original confidence: inferential Result: STRENGTHENED → SECONDARY

Assessment

The inference is strongly supported by primary evidence showing multiple SEC filings on 2014-03-28, appearing 4 times in the established facts. However, without accession numbers or filing types, it's impossible to determine if these represent distinct filings (amendments, different forms) or database duplicates.

Reasoning: Primary evidence confirms multiple 2014-03-28 entries exist in the record, elevating this from pure inference to well-supported observation. The pattern suggests either systematic database duplication or legitimate multiple filings on the same date.

Underreported Angles

• SEC's EDGAR database structure allows multiple filing types on same date - companies can file annual reports, amendments, and debt instruments simultaneously
• Foreign private issuers like IAI often file Form 20-F annual reports with concurrent amendments or exhibits on same date
• Database aggregation systems frequently create duplicate entries when merging SEC records across different time periods or sources
• Israeli state-owned entities may have specific SEC reporting requirements that necessitate multiple simultaneous filings for transparency

Public Records to Check

• SEC EDGAR: Israel Aerospace Industries filing date:2014-03-28 Would reveal exact number, type, and accession numbers of filings to distinguish duplicates from legitimate multiple filings

• SEC EDGAR: CIK number for Israel Aerospace Industries CIK would allow precise identification of all IAI filings and eliminate database cross-referencing errors

• SEC EDGAR: Form 20-F Israel Aerospace Industries 2014 Foreign private issuers typically file annual reports (20-F) which often require same-day amendments or exhibits

Significance

NOTABLE — While not critical to overall IAI assessment, this anomaly highlights potential gaps in SEC database integrity or complex foreign issuer filing requirements that could affect analysis of other international defense contractors' US market activities.