Summary
Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) filed an 8-K on February 1, 2007, to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2006. The filing primarily serves to attach the press release announcing these results as an exhibit, providing investors with a crucial update on the company's performance. This includes key financial metrics that would have been closely watched by the market, such as revenue, profitability, and any forward-looking guidance or commentary. Investors should pay close attention to the details within the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) as it contains the official financial statements and management's discussion of the company's operational and financial condition. The filing also includes information on the use of non-GAAP financial measures (Exhibit 99.2), which is important for understanding how Amazon reconciles its reported figures with generally accepted accounting principles and for a comprehensive view of its financial health.
Key Highlights
- 1Amazon.com announced its Q4 2006 and full-year 2006 financial results via an 8-K filing.
- 2The filing's primary purpose is to furnish the earnings press release as an exhibit (Exhibit 99.1).
- 3Investors can find detailed financial performance for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2006 within the press release.
- 4The report also includes information regarding Amazon's use of non-GAAP financial measures (Exhibit 99.2).
- 5Thomas J. Szkutak, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, signed the report, indicating official company disclosure.
- 6This 8-K serves as the official public record of these financial results as of February 1, 2007.