8-KEarnings & Results

AMAZON COM INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 21, 2004)

Filed October 21, 2004For Securities:AMZN

Summary

This 8-K filing from Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) on October 21, 2004, announces the company's financial results for the third quarter of 2004. The filing primarily serves as a notification of the release of these results, incorporating by reference a press release detailing the performance and additional information on non-GAAP financial measures. For investors, the key takeaway is that Amazon has officially reported its Q3 2004 performance. The accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) would contain the specific revenue, profit, and other key financial metrics that stakeholders should analyze to understand the company's operational health and growth trajectory during that period. The inclusion of non-GAAP measures (Exhibit 99.2) also signals the company's practice of providing adjusted financial figures, which investors should carefully review alongside GAAP results.

Key Highlights

  • 1Amazon.com, Inc. filed an 8-K on October 21, 2004, to report its third quarter 2004 financial results.
  • 2The filing incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed Q3 2004 financial results.
  • 3The report also includes information regarding non-GAAP financial measures (Exhibit 99.2) used in public disclosures.
  • 4The event date for the earliest reported event is October 20, 2004.
  • 5Thomas J. Szkutak, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, signed the report on behalf of Amazon.com, Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and report Amazon.com, Inc.'s financial results for the third quarter of 2004.

The detailed financial results for the third quarter of 2004 are provided in the press release dated October 21, 2004, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

This means that Amazon.com, Inc. is providing financial information that is not prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Investors should review these non-GAAP measures carefully alongside the official GAAP results to understand the company's performance from different perspectives, as they often exclude certain items to present a view of core operations.

Thomas J. Szkutak is the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Amazon.com, Inc. His signature on the 8-K filing indicates that the information presented has been reviewed and authorized by the company's senior financial management.