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Apple Inc. 8-K Report (Aug 13, 2002)

Filed August 13, 2002For Securities:AAPL

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).

Frequently Asked Questions

The main reason for this 8-K filing is Apple Computer, Inc.'s submission of sworn statements by its CEO, Steven P. Jobs, and CFO, Fred D. Anderson, to the SEC. This was done in response to a regulatory order requiring principal officers to provide sworn assurances regarding the company's financial filings.

The SEC's order, issued on June 27, 2002, was part of a broader initiative to enhance corporate accountability and restore investor confidence following accounting scandals at other companies. The sworn statements require top executives to personally attest to the accuracy and completeness of their company's financial disclosures.

No, this particular 8-K filing does not provide specific details about Apple's financial performance, quarterly results, or new business developments. Its sole purpose is to report the company's compliance with the SEC's requirement to submit sworn statements from its principal officers.

The sworn statements are included as exhibits to this 8-K filing. They are listed as Exhibit 99.1 (Statement from Steven P. Jobs) and Exhibit 99.2 (Statement from Fred D. Anderson) and can be accessed as part of the official SEC filing document.