Summary
Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) filed an 8-K on February 2, 2017, to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2016. The filing primarily references a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing these results, which is incorporated by reference. This 8-K does not contain the detailed financial statements within the filing itself but directs investors to the attached press release for comprehensive data. Investors should refer to the press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 for specific details on Amazon's performance, including revenue, net income, earnings per share, and any forward-looking guidance. The filing also includes information regarding the use of non-GAAP financial measures (Exhibit 99.2), which is important for understanding how Amazon presents its financial performance and for making comparisons with other companies.
Key Highlights
- 1Amazon.com, Inc. announced Q4 and full-year 2016 financial results on February 2, 2017.
- 2The 8-K filing incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing detailed financial results.
- 3Investors must consult Exhibit 99.1 for specific financial performance metrics for Q4 and FY 2016.
- 4The filing also includes information on the use of non-GAAP financial measures (Exhibit 99.2).
- 5This 8-K serves as a notification and reference point for the earnings announcement, not a replacement for the press release itself.
- 6Key performance indicators such as revenue, profitability, and EPS would be found in the referenced press release.