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AMAZON COM INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 29, 2015)

Filed January 29, 2015For Securities:AMZN

Summary

Amazon.com, Inc. filed an 8-K on January 29, 2015, to report its fourth-quarter and full-year 2014 financial results. This filing primarily serves to officially furnish the press release containing these results, making them accessible to investors and the public. The press release, attached as Exhibit 99.1, details the company's performance for the period ending December 31, 2014. Investors should note that the filing also includes Exhibit 99.2, which provides important information regarding the use of non-GAAP financial measures. This indicates that Amazon likely presented certain financial metrics that deviate from standard GAAP reporting, a common practice for technology companies seeking to provide a clearer operational view. Investors are advised to review both exhibits carefully to understand the company's financial health and operational performance, paying close attention to both GAAP and any presented non-GAAP figures.

Key Highlights

  • 1Amazon.com, Inc. announced its Q4 2014 and full-year 2014 financial results on January 29, 2015.
  • 2The official announcement of these financial results is provided via a press release filed as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 3The filing incorporates by reference the press release detailing financial performance for the periods ending December 31, 2014.
  • 4Additional information regarding the use of non-GAAP financial measures is included as Exhibit 99.2.
  • 5Investors are directed to these exhibits for comprehensive details on Amazon's financial condition and operational results for the specified periods.
  • 6This 8-K filing's primary purpose is to furnish the company's latest financial performance data.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and furnish Amazon.com, Inc.'s fourth-quarter and full-year financial results for 2014, as detailed in the press release (Exhibit 99.1).

The detailed financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2014 are provided in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

Exhibit 99.2 provides important information about Amazon's use of non-GAAP financial measures. This means the company likely presented certain financial metrics that are not prepared according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), which investors should understand when evaluating the reported performance.

This specific 8-K filing (ITEM 2.02 and ITEM 9.01) is focused solely on the disclosure of financial results and related information regarding financial measures. It does not appear to detail new business initiatives or strategic changes, which would typically be reported under different 8-K items.