under cover
means that
1 : in an envelope or wrapper
2 : under concealment : in secret
according to https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cover
.
How to parse the under cover Form 20-F
in the below sentence ?
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F.
To parse the part the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F
with definition in merriam-webster
in two ways:
The registrant files or will file annual reports pursuant to Form 20-F and put all documents in an envelope.
The registrant files or will file annual reports pursuant to Form 20-F secretely?
I feel that both of the explanations are faulty.What is the formal meaning?
May i write it as
The registrant files or will file annual reports in the form of cover which contain the Form 20-F.