What is the primary purpose of this 8-K filing?

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and provide access to Amazon.com's financial results for the third quarter of 2010. It serves as the official notification to investors and the market.

Where can I find the actual financial numbers for Q3 2010?

The actual financial numbers and detailed operational results for the third quarter of 2010 are contained within the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. You will need to refer to that document for specific figures.

What is Exhibit 99.2 about?

Exhibit 99.2 provides clarification and additional information regarding Amazon.com's use of non-GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) financial measures in its public disclosures, including its earnings announcements. This helps investors understand how the company presents its financial performance beyond standard GAAP reporting.

Who signed this 8-K filing?

This 8-K filing was signed by Thomas J. Szkutak, who held the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Amazon.com, Inc. at the time.

AMZN 8-K: Earnings & Results

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Amazon.com, Inc. filed an 8-K on October 21, 2010, to report its third-quarter 2010 financial results. This filing primarily serves to provide investors with the official earnings release, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1. The report also includes supplemental information regarding the use of non-GAAP financial measures in their disclosures, detailed in Exhibit 99.2. For investors, the key takeaway is the announcement of Q3 2010 performance. While this 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it directs investors to the attached press release for crucial operational and financial condition updates. This includes information on revenue, profitability, and any forward-looking statements or segment performance that Amazon chose to disclose for the period ending September 30, 2010.

Key Highlights

1Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) filed a Form 8-K on October 21, 2010.
2The filing announces Amazon's third-quarter 2010 financial results.
3Exhibit 99.1 is the official press release detailing the Q3 2010 financial results and operations.
4Exhibit 99.2 provides information on Amazon's use of non-GAAP financial measures in its disclosures.
5The report incorporates these exhibits by reference, making them integral to the filing.
6The filing is signed by Thomas J. Szkutak, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

AMAZON COM INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 21, 2010)

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