Summary
Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) filed an 8-K on January 29, 2009, to report its fourth quarter and full-year 2008 financial results. This filing serves as a notification to investors of the company's performance and financial condition as of December 31, 2008. The primary purpose of this 8-K is to provide investors with access to the official press release detailing these financial results. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial statements, it directs readers to Exhibit 99.1, the press release, for comprehensive information on revenue, profitability, and other key performance indicators for the period. Investors should refer to this press release for a thorough understanding of Amazon's financial standing and operational performance during the reported quarters and year.
Key Highlights
- 1Amazon.com, Inc. announced its fourth quarter and full-year 2008 financial results via an 8-K filing.
- 2The filing date was January 29, 2009, with the event date of the earliest reported event being January 28, 2009.
- 3The 8-K includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed financial results for Q4 2008 and the year ended December 31, 2008.
- 4Information regarding the use of non-GAAP financial measures in public disclosures is also provided (Exhibit 99.2).
- 5The filing is primarily informational, directing investors to the attached exhibits for specific financial data.
- 6Thomas J. Szkutak, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, signed the report.