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ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES INC 8-K Report (Apr 14, 2004)

Filed April 14, 2004For Securities:AMD

Summary

This 8-K filing by Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) on April 14, 2004, primarily serves to furnish a press release detailing the company's financial results for the quarter ended March 28, 2004. The release includes both GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures, with a specific focus on EBITDA. Management highlights EBITDA as a metric of interest to investors and lenders for assessing capital structure and borrowing capacity, while cautioning that it is not a GAAP-compliant measure and should be considered alongside traditional GAAP metrics. Investors should note that the information provided is furnished under Regulation FD and is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 purposes, meaning it does not automatically carry the same legal implications as a formally filed report. The company emphasizes the importance of understanding the reconciliation between non-GAAP and GAAP figures, particularly for EBITDA, which excludes interest income/expense, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.

Key Highlights

  • 1AMD reported its financial results for the quarter ended March 28, 2004, via a press release.
  • 2The filing includes both GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures, with a reconciliation for non-GAAP figures provided.
  • 3EBITDA is presented as a key non-GAAP metric, defined by adjusting net income for interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
  • 4Management believes EBITDA is useful for investors and lenders in assessing capital structure and borrowing ability.
  • 5The company explicitly states that EBITDA is not a GAAP measure and should not replace GAAP net income or cash flow measures.
  • 6Information furnished under this 8-K is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 7The press release itself (Exhibit 99.1) contains the detailed financial information and reconciliations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to furnish a press release that announces Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD)'s financial results for the fiscal quarter ended March 28, 2004, and to comply with Regulation FD disclosure requirements.

EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) is a non-GAAP financial measure that AMD is presenting. Management believes it offers insights to investors and lenders regarding the company's capital structure and its capacity to secure additional debt financing. It's calculated by adjusting net income for interest income, interest expense, income taxes, depreciation, and amortization.

The filing includes both GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and non-GAAP financial measures. While the press release provides reconciliations from non-GAAP to GAAP figures, investors should be aware that metrics like EBITDA are not GAAP-compliant and should be analyzed alongside traditional GAAP financial statements, such as net income and cash flows.

No, the information provided in this 8-K, including the press release, is furnished under Regulation FD and is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not carry the same legal liabilities as formally filed documents, though it can be incorporated by reference in future filings if specifically referenced.