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AMAZON COM INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 24, 2007)

Filed April 24, 2007For Securities:AMZN

Summary

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) filed an 8-K on April 24, 2007, to report its first-quarter 2007 financial results. This filing primarily serves as a notification and includes the press release announcing these results as an exhibit. Investors should refer to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the detailed financial performance, operational updates, and forward-looking statements for the period ending March 31, 2007. The report also includes information regarding the use of non-GAAP financial measures (Exhibit 99.2), which is crucial for investors to understand how Amazon reconciles its reported figures with generally accepted accounting principles. Investors are encouraged to review both exhibits carefully to gain a comprehensive understanding of Amazon's financial condition and results of operations for the first quarter of 2007.

Key Highlights

  • 1Amazon.com, Inc. announced its first quarter 2007 financial results on April 24, 2007.
  • 2The 8-K filing includes the press release detailing these Q1 2007 financial results as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 3A separate exhibit (Exhibit 99.2) provides information on the use of non-GAAP financial measures in the company's disclosures.
  • 4The filing is signed by Thomas J. Szkutak, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
  • 5The report is filed as a Current Report on Form 8-K, indicating significant events.
  • 6Investors need to access the referenced exhibits for specific financial data and performance metrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Amazon.com's financial results for the first quarter of 2007 and to include the press release announcing these results as an exhibit.

The detailed financial performance for Q1 2007 can be found in the press release dated April 24, 2007, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

Exhibit 99.2 is important because it provides clarification on Amazon.com's use of non-GAAP financial measures. Investors should review this to understand how the company's reported financial results may differ from standard GAAP accounting.

Thomas J. Szkutak is Amazon.com's Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. His signature on the filing indicates that the information reported has been reviewed and authorized by the company's senior financial leadership.