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.