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Apple Inc. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Oct 27, 2006)

Filed October 27, 2006For Securities:AAPL

Summary

Apple Computer, Inc. (AAPL) filed an 8-K on October 26, 2006, to report a significant event related to its stock listing. The company received written notification from the Nasdaq Stock Market staff that the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Panel has approved Apple's request to remain listed on the Nasdaq. This approval is conditional upon Apple filing its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 1, 2006, and any necessary restatements, by December 29, 2006. This development is crucial for investors as it signifies a temporary reprieve from potential delisting, which could have negatively impacted the stock's liquidity and investor confidence. The company is committed to meeting the filing deadline, demonstrating its efforts to resolve its outstanding financial reporting issues. Failure to meet this deadline could necessitate seeking further extensions, highlighting ongoing compliance challenges.

Key Highlights

  • 1Apple Computer, Inc. has been granted continued listing on The Nasdaq Stock Market by the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Panel.
  • 2The Nasdaq approval is conditional on Apple filing its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 1, 2006, and any required restatements by December 29, 2006.
  • 3This filing addresses the company's ongoing compliance with Nasdaq's listing requirements.
  • 4Apple intends to seek an additional extension if the Form 10-Q cannot be filed by the specified deadline.
  • 5The company's CFO, Peter Oppenheimer, signed the report, indicating senior management's attention to this matter.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to inform investors that Apple Computer, Inc. has received notification from Nasdaq granting it continued listing on the stock exchange, subject to specific conditions.

The condition is that Apple must file its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 1, 2006, along with any necessary restatements, by December 29, 2006.

If Apple is unable to file the required Form 10-Q by the deadline, the company intends to seek an additional extension of time from the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Panel.

The timely filing of financial reports like the Form 10-Q is crucial for investors to have accurate and up-to-date information about the company's financial performance and position. Delays or potential delisting can impact stock liquidity and investor confidence.