Summary
This 8-K filing from Apple Computer, Inc. (now Apple Inc.) on August 12, 2002, primarily reports on the submission of sworn statements by its Principal Executive Officer, Steven P. Jobs, and Principal Financial Officer, Fred D. Anderson, to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These statements were made in accordance with the SEC's June 27, 2002 Order requiring such filings related to Exchange Act filings. For investors, this filing is significant as it indicates Apple's compliance with new regulatory requirements aimed at enhancing corporate accountability and transparency following accounting scandals. While the content of the sworn statements themselves is not detailed in this 8-K, the act of filing them demonstrates the company's commitment to addressing regulatory concerns and assuring the accuracy of its financial reporting during a period of heightened scrutiny for public companies.
Key Highlights
- 1Apple Computer, Inc. filed a Form 8-K on August 12, 2002.
- 2The earliest event reported in the filing is August 8, 2002.
- 3The primary purpose of the filing is to report 'Other Events' under Item 5.
- 4Apple submitted Statements Under Oath from its Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer to the SEC on August 9, 2002.
- 5These sworn statements were made in compliance with the SEC's June 27, 2002 Order.
- 6The order mandated sworn statements regarding facts and circumstances relating to Exchange Act filings.
- 7The filing includes the sworn statements as Exhibits 99.1 (Steven P. Jobs) and 99.2 (Fred D. Anderson).