8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

AMAZON COM INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 25, 2006)

Filed April 25, 2006For Securities:AMZN

Summary

This 8-K filing from Amazon.com, Inc. on April 25, 2006, primarily serves to announce the company's financial results for the first quarter of 2006. The report itself is brief, directing investors to the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed financial performance, operational results, and forward-looking statements. It also includes information regarding the use of non-GAAP financial measures (Exhibit 99.2), which is important for investors to understand how Amazon is presenting its financial health and to compare it with industry standards.

Key Highlights

  • 1Amazon.com, Inc. filed a Form 8-K on April 25, 2006, to report its First Quarter 2006 financial results.
  • 2The core of the filing is the announcement of Q1 2006 financial and operational results, detailed in an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 3Investors are directed to Exhibit 99.1 for comprehensive details on the company's performance during the first quarter of 2006.
  • 4The filing also includes information regarding the use of non-GAAP financial measures by Amazon.com in its public disclosures (Exhibit 99.2).
  • 5This ensures transparency and provides context for investors when interpreting the reported financial figures.
  • 6The report is signed by Thomas J. Szkutak, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

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 first quarter of 2006. It directs investors to the detailed press release for the specific financial figures and operational performance.

The detailed financial results and operational performance for the first quarter of 2006 are provided in Exhibit 99.1, which is the press release attached to this 8-K filing.

Exhibit 99.2 provides important information regarding Amazon.com's use of non-GAAP financial measures. This is crucial for investors to understand how the company is presenting its financial data and to allow for proper comparison with other companies and accounting standards.

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