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Apple Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 11, 2005)

Filed October 11, 2005For Securities:AAPL

Summary

This 8-K filing from Apple Computer, Inc. (AAPL) on October 11, 2005, announces the company's financial results for its fourth fiscal quarter ended September 24, 2005. The report primarily serves to attach the official press release and a related data sheet detailing these results. While the 8-K itself does not contain the specific financial figures, it directs investors to these exhibits for a comprehensive overview of Apple's performance during the period. Investors should review the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1) and data sheet (Exhibit 99.2) to understand key metrics such as revenue, earnings per share, and any forward-looking guidance provided by management. These documents are crucial for assessing Apple's operational success and its financial standing as of the end of fiscal year 2005.

Key Highlights

  • 1Apple Inc. filed an 8-K on October 11, 2005, to report its financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter of 2005.
  • 2The filing's primary purpose is to furnish the press release and a data sheet detailing these results, dated October 11, 2005.
  • 3The press release and data sheet are attached as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2, respectively.
  • 4The reported period is the fourth fiscal quarter, which ended on September 24, 2005.
  • 5The document indicates that Peter Oppenheimer, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, signed the report.
  • 6This filing serves as the official channel for disseminating Apple's Q4 2005 financial performance to the public and the SEC.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to Apple's financial results for its fourth fiscal quarter ended September 24, 2005. It serves to formally submit the related press release and data sheet to the SEC.

The specific financial results, including revenue and earnings, are detailed in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the data sheet (Exhibit 99.2) that are attached to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to these exhibits for the quantitative performance data.

Item 2.02 of Form 8-K is used by companies to report material events regarding their financial results. In this case, Apple is using it to disclose its earnings for the fourth fiscal quarter of 2005 by attaching the relevant press release and data sheet.

Peter Oppenheimer was Apple's Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at the time. As CFO, he is authorized to sign and attest to the accuracy of financial reports filed with the SEC on behalf of the company.