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AMAZON COM INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 30, 2020)

Filed July 30, 2020For Securities:AMZN

Summary

Amazon.com, Inc. filed an 8-K on July 30, 2020, to announce its financial results for the second quarter of 2020. The report primarily serves to incorporate by reference the press release detailing these results, which was issued on the same day. Investors can find the comprehensive financial performance information, including key metrics and management commentary, within this attached press release (Exhibit 99.1). The filing also includes information regarding the use of non-GAAP financial measures (Exhibit 99.2), which is crucial for investors to understand how Amazon presents its financial performance beyond standard accounting principles. While the 8-K itself is a notification of the release of results, the detailed analysis and understanding of Amazon's performance in Q2 2020 are dependent on reviewing the referenced press release.

Key Highlights

  • 1Amazon.com, Inc. announced its second quarter 2020 financial results on July 30, 2020.
  • 2The 8-K filing incorporates by reference the press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed Q2 2020 financial results.
  • 3The filing also includes information regarding the use of non-GAAP financial measures (Exhibit 99.2).
  • 4Investors are directed to Exhibit 99.1 for the actual financial performance data and commentary.
  • 5The event date for the announcement of results was July 29, 2020, and the filing date was July 30, 2020.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and provide access to Amazon.com, Inc.'s second quarter 2020 financial results through the incorporation by reference of a press release (Exhibit 99.1).

The detailed financial results, including revenue, earnings, and other performance metrics for the second quarter of 2020, can be found in the press release included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

Exhibit 99.2 provides important information regarding Amazon.com, Inc.'s use of non-GAAP financial measures in its public disclosures, including its second quarter 2020 financial results announcement. Investors should review this to understand how these alternative measures are presented and reconciled with GAAP figures.

No, the 8-K filing itself does not contain the specific financial numbers. It serves as a notification that the results have been released and directs investors to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the detailed financial data.