8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

AMAZON COM INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 31, 2019)

Filed January 31, 2019For Securities:AMZN

Summary

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) filed an 8-K on January 31, 2019, to report its fourth quarter and full-year 2018 financial results. This filing primarily serves to furnish the market with the official press release detailing these results, along with supplementary information regarding the use of non-GAAP financial measures. Investors should refer to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the specific financial performance details, including revenue, net income, and earnings per share for the periods ended December 31, 2018. The inclusion of the press release as an exhibit is a standard procedure for companies to disseminate material financial information. Investors seeking a comprehensive understanding of Amazon's performance during this period, as well as any forward-looking statements or management commentary, will find the press release to be the primary source of information. The accompanying document on non-GAAP measures (Exhibit 99.2) provides important context for interpreting the financial data presented, ensuring transparency in reporting.

Key Highlights

  • 1Amazon.com, Inc. announced its Q4 2018 and full-year 2018 financial results on January 31, 2019.
  • 2The 8-K filing incorporates by reference the official press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing these financial results.
  • 3A separate exhibit (Exhibit 99.2) provides information regarding Amazon's use of non-GAAP financial measures.
  • 4Investors are directed to the press release for detailed financial performance metrics.
  • 5The filing is primarily a notification and dissemination of previously announced financial results.
  • 6Key financial data for Q4 2018 and the fiscal year 2018 are contained within the referenced press release.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report and disseminate Amazon.com, Inc.'s financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2018, to the public and regulatory bodies. It includes the press release containing these results as an exhibit.

The actual financial numbers and detailed performance metrics for the fourth quarter and full year 2018 are located in the press release, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 in this 8-K filing.

Exhibit 99.2 provides important information regarding Amazon's use of non-GAAP financial measures in its public disclosures, including the announcement of its fourth quarter and full-year 2018 financial results. This helps investors understand how Amazon reconciles its non-GAAP figures to GAAP.

This 8-K filing primarily serves to report historical financial results. Any forward-looking statements, guidance, or outlook for future periods would typically be found within the press release (Exhibit 99.1) or subsequent filings. Investors should review the press release carefully for any such commentary.