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AMAZON COM INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 28, 2010)

Filed January 28, 2010For Securities:AMZN

Summary

This 8-K filing from Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) on January 28, 2010, primarily serves to announce the company's financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2009. The report itself is brief, acting as a cover for the more detailed press release (Exhibit 99.1) which contains the actual financial performance data. Investors should refer to Exhibit 99.1 for specific figures regarding revenue, profitability, and other key operational metrics. Additionally, the filing includes Exhibit 99.2, which provides important context on the use of non-GAAP financial measures. Investors should pay close attention to this exhibit to understand how Amazon reconciles its reported non-GAAP figures with the official GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) numbers. This distinction is crucial for a comprehensive understanding of the company's financial health and performance, as non-GAAP measures may be presented to highlight core operational results, potentially excluding certain items that management deems unusual or non-recurring.

Key Highlights

  • 1Amazon.com, Inc. filed an 8-K on January 28, 2010, to report its financial results.
  • 2The filing covers the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2009.
  • 3The core financial results are detailed in an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 4A separate exhibit (Exhibit 99.2) explains Amazon's use of non-GAAP financial measures.
  • 5Investors are directed to the press release for specific financial performance data.
  • 6The CFO, Thomas J. Szkutak, signed the filing, indicating official company reporting.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and disclose Amazon.com's financial results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ending December 31, 2009. It serves as a cover document for the press release containing these results.

The detailed financial results are provided in Exhibit 99.1, which is a press release dated January 28, 2010, announcing Amazon.com's Fourth Quarter 2009 and Year Ended December 31, 2009 Financial Results. This exhibit is incorporated by reference into the 8-K filing.

Exhibit 99.2 provides important information regarding Amazon.com's use of non-GAAP financial measures. Investors should review this exhibit to understand how the company presents and reconciles its non-GAAP financial information with the official GAAP figures, which is crucial for a complete financial analysis.

This specific 8-K filing is focused solely on the announcement of financial results. It does not appear to report any new business developments, material agreements, or other significant corporate events beyond the release of the company's financial performance data for the period.