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Autodesk, Inc. 8-K Report (May 22, 2003)

Filed May 22, 2003For Securities:ADSK

Summary

Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) filed an 8-K report on May 22, 2003, to disclose its first-quarter financial results for the period ending April 30, 2003. The report primarily serves as a vehicle to attach a press release detailing these results, which is furnished under Regulation FD. Investors should note that the press release, while providing the substance of the financial update, is not considered "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it does not carry the same legal implications as a formally filed financial statement. The filing indicates that the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Alfred J. Castino, signed off on the report. For investors, the core information lies within the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), which contains the company's performance metrics for the quarter. While the 8-K itself does not elaborate on these metrics, it formally announces their public release. Investors seeking details on revenue, profitability, and other key financial indicators for Q1 2003 would need to consult the referenced press release for a comprehensive understanding of Autodesk's performance during that period.

Key Highlights

  • 1Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) filed an 8-K on May 22, 2003, reporting its first-quarter results for the period ending April 30, 2003.
  • 2The primary purpose of the 8-K filing was to furnish a press release detailing the company's Q1 financial results, as per Regulation FD.
  • 3Exhibit 99.1, the press release titled 'Autodesk Reports First Quarter Results', contains the substantive financial performance information.
  • 4The filing indicates that the financial results were officially released on May 22, 2003.
  • 5The report is signed by Alfred J. Castino, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
  • 6Information furnished under Regulation FD (Item 9) is generally not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 purposes, limiting its liability implications.
  • 7Investors need to refer to the attached press release for specific financial details of the first quarter.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose Autodesk's financial results for the first quarter ended April 30, 2003, by attaching a press release that contains these details. This is done in compliance with Regulation FD.

The specific financial results for the first quarter are contained within the press release (Exhibit 99.1) attached to this 8-K filing. You would need to access that press release for details on revenue, earnings, and other performance metrics.

According to the filing, the information furnished under Item 9 (Regulation FD Disclosure), including the attached press release, is generally not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not carry the same legal weight or liability as formally filed financial statements.

The 8-K report was signed by Alfred J. Castino, who held the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Autodesk, Inc. at the time of the filing.