Summary
This 8-K filing by Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) on January 29, 2013, primarily announces the company's financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2012. The report does not contain detailed financial figures within the 8-K itself but incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) that contains these results. This is a standard disclosure mechanism for public companies to disseminate important financial information to investors and the market. Investors should refer to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific revenue, profit, and earnings per share figures for the reported periods. The filing also includes information regarding the use of non-GAAP financial measures (Exhibit 99.2), which is important for investors to understand how Amazon is presenting its financial performance and how it may differ from GAAP reporting. The Chief Financial Officer, Thomas J. Szkutak, signed the report, underscoring the official nature of the disclosed financial information.
Key Highlights
- 1Amazon.com, Inc. announced its financial results for Q4 2012 and the full year 2012.
- 2The official announcement was made on January 29, 2013.
- 3The detailed financial results are provided in an accompanying press release, filed as Exhibit 99.1.
- 4The filing includes information on the use of non-GAAP financial measures in Amazon's disclosures (Exhibit 99.2).
- 5This 8-K serves as a formal notification to the SEC and the public of these financial results.
- 6The report was signed by Thomas J. Szkutak, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.