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Apple Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 25, 2012)

Filed October 25, 2012For Securities:AAPL

Summary

This 8-K filing by Apple Inc. on October 25, 2012, primarily serves to announce the company's financial results for its fourth fiscal quarter ended September 29, 2012. The report itself is a procedural filing, attaching a press release and a data sheet that contain the detailed financial outcomes and operational performance for the period. Investors should refer to the attached exhibits (99.1 and 99.2) for the specific revenue, earnings, and other key financial metrics for Q4 2012. The information contained within the press release and data sheet will be crucial for understanding Apple's performance trends, product sales (especially iPhone and iPad), and overall financial health leading into the holiday season. Investors will be looking for how Apple met or exceeded expectations, any forward-looking guidance provided, and commentary on the competitive landscape and future growth drivers.

Key Highlights

  • 1Apple Inc. filed an 8-K on October 25, 2012, reporting on its fourth fiscal quarter ended September 29, 2012.
  • 2The filing's primary purpose is to publicly disseminate the company's financial results for the said quarter.
  • 3Key financial data and operational results are contained in an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 4A related data sheet (Exhibit 99.2) provides further details to accompany the press release.
  • 5The report signifies the official release of Apple's Q4 2012 financial performance to the market.
  • 6Peter Oppenheimer, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, signed the filing, indicating official approval of the disclosed information.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to Apple Inc.'s financial results for its fourth fiscal quarter ended September 29, 2012. It serves as a formal record and directs investors to the detailed financial information released in conjunction with it.

The actual financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter are detailed in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the accompanying data sheet (Exhibit 99.2) which are attached to this 8-K filing.

These financial results cover Apple's fourth fiscal quarter, which ended on September 29, 2012.

Peter Oppenheimer was Apple's Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at the time. His signature on the 8-K filing confirms that the information presented in the report, particularly the financial results, has been reviewed and authorized by the company's senior financial management.