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

Filed July 24, 2007For Securities:AMZN

Summary

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) filed an 8-K report on July 24, 2007, to announce its financial results for the second quarter of 2007. This filing primarily serves to incorporate by reference the press release containing these results, along with supplementary information regarding the use of non-GAAP financial measures. Investors should note that the core of this report lies within the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), which contains the detailed operational and financial performance data for the quarter. The inclusion of Exhibit 99.2 signals Amazon's practice of utilizing non-GAAP metrics, which may differ from standard accounting principles, and warrants careful review by investors to understand how these measures are presented and reconciled.

Key Highlights

  • 1Amazon.com, Inc. announced its Second Quarter 2007 financial results via an 8-K filing on July 24, 2007.
  • 2The 8-K filing primarily incorporates a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed Q2 2007 financial results.
  • 3The filing also includes information regarding the use of non-GAAP financial measures (Exhibit 99.2).
  • 4The report is signed by Thomas J. Szkutak, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, indicating official confirmation of the results.
  • 5The earliest event reported is July 23, 2007, coinciding with the announcement date of the Q2 2007 results.
  • 6This filing serves as official notification to the SEC and the investing public about the company's recent financial performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and report Amazon.com's financial results for the second quarter of 2007. It incorporates the press release containing these results and information about the use of non-GAAP financial measures.

The detailed second quarter 2007 financial results are found in the press release included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to that document for specific figures and performance data.

Non-GAAP financial measures are metrics that are not calculated in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Amazon.com includes information about these measures (Exhibit 99.2) because they often provide additional insights into the company's performance beyond GAAP reporting. Investors should carefully review this information to understand how these measures are defined and reconciled with GAAP figures.

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