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AMAZON COM INC 8-K Report (Apr 22, 2004)

Filed April 22, 2004For Securities:AMZN

Summary

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) filed an 8-K on April 22, 2004, to report its first quarter 2004 financial results. This filing primarily directs investors to a press release (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed financial performance and an accompanying document (Exhibit 99.2) that clarifies the use of non-GAAP financial measures. The core of this report lies in the information contained within these exhibits, which would detail revenue, profitability, and other key performance indicators for the period ending March 31, 2004. Investors should review the referenced press release for specific figures on sales growth, net income, earnings per share, and any forward-looking guidance. The inclusion of information on non-GAAP measures is important for understanding how Amazon is presenting its financial health, potentially excluding certain one-time or non-operational items. This 8-K serves as the official notification and incorporation of these crucial Q1 2004 financial results into the company's SEC filings.

Key Highlights

  • 1Amazon.com, Inc. announced its First Quarter 2004 financial results on April 22, 2004.
  • 2The 8-K filing incorporates by reference a press release detailing the Q1 2004 financial performance (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 3The filing also includes information regarding the use of non-GAAP financial measures in public disclosures (Exhibit 99.2).
  • 4Investors are directed to these exhibits for specific financial data and performance metrics from the first quarter.
  • 5The report was signed by Thomas J. Szkutak, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
  • 6This filing officially registers the Q1 2004 financial results with the SEC.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Amazon.com, Inc.'s financial results for the first quarter of 2004. It serves as a formal notification to investors and the SEC by incorporating the relevant financial press release and related information.

The detailed financial results for Q1 2004 are primarily located in Exhibit 99.1 of this 8-K filing, which is a press release issued by Amazon.com, Inc. on April 22, 2004.

Exhibit 99.2 provides important context for investors by explaining Amazon's use of non-GAAP financial measures. This helps in understanding how the company is presenting its financial performance, potentially excluding certain items from generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

This report was signed by Thomas J. Szkutak, who held the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Amazon.com, Inc. at the time of the filing.