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AMAZON COM INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 2, 2006)

Filed February 2, 2006For Securities:AMZN

Summary

This 8-K filing by Amazon.com, Inc. on February 2, 2006, primarily serves to report the company's financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2005. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it explicitly references a press release (Exhibit 99.1) that announces these results. Investors should refer to this attached press release for a comprehensive understanding of Amazon's performance during the critical holiday quarter and its fiscal year. The filing also includes a separate exhibit (Exhibit 99.2) addressing the use of non-GAAP financial measures. This is important for investors to understand how Amazon is presenting its financial performance and to ensure they are comparing apples to apples with other reported figures. The inclusion of the CFO's signature signifies the formal announcement and is a standard procedural element of such filings.

Key Highlights

  • 1Amazon.com announced its Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2005 financial results on February 2, 2006.
  • 2The detailed financial results are provided in an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 3The filing includes information regarding the use of non-GAAP financial measures (Exhibit 99.2).
  • 4This 8-K acts as a formal notification to the SEC and the public about the release of financial performance data.
  • 5The report is signed by Thomas J. Szkutak, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, indicating official confirmation.
  • 6Investors are directed to the exhibits for the actual financial performance figures and explanations of financial metrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

The detailed financial results are not directly included in this 8-K filing. They are provided in Exhibit 99.1, which is a press release dated February 2, 2006, announcing Amazon.com, Inc.'s Fourth Quarter 2005 and Year Ended December 31, 2005 Financial Results. You will need to refer to that exhibit for the specific revenue, profit, and other financial metrics.

Exhibit 99.2 provides information about how Amazon.com uses non-GAAP financial measures in its public disclosures. This is crucial for investors as non-GAAP measures may differ from standard accounting principles (GAAP). It helps investors understand the adjustments made and how Amazon is choosing to present its performance, allowing for a more informed analysis when comparing these figures.

This particular 8-K filing (filed on February 2, 2006) is specifically focused on reporting the company's financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2005. It does not appear to announce any new strategic initiatives or material corporate events beyond the financial performance disclosure.