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BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB CO 8-K Report (Apr 29, 2003)

Filed April 29, 2003For Securities:BMYCELG-RIBMYMP

Summary

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY) filed a Form 8-K on April 29, 2003, to report its financial results for the first quarter of 2003. The filing primarily serves to incorporate by reference a press release issued on the same date, which contains the detailed financial and operational information for the period. This regulatory filing ensures that key financial performance data is publicly disclosed in a timely manner, as required by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Investors reviewing this report can find crucial insights into the company's recent performance by examining the accompanying press release. This document would typically outline revenue, earnings per share, product sales performance, and any significant business developments or strategic updates. While the 8-K itself is a procedural filing, it directs investors to the primary source of the company's quarterly financial disclosure, enabling them to assess BMY's financial health and outlook.

Key Highlights

  • 1Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) filed an 8-K on April 29, 2003.
  • 2The filing's primary purpose is to disclose first-quarter 2003 financial results.
  • 3Key financial and operational details are presented in an attached press release (Exhibit 99).
  • 4The press release was issued on April 29, 2003, concurrently with the 8-K filing.
  • 5This report follows SEC guidelines for timely disclosure of quarterly earnings.
  • 6The information is furnished under Regulation FD and is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Bristol-Myers Squibb's financial results for the first quarter of 2003 to the SEC and the public. It incorporates a press release containing the detailed financial information.

The specific financial details for the first quarter of 2003 are contained within the press release issued by Bristol-Myers Squibb on April 29, 2003, which is included as Exhibit 99 to this 8-K filing.

No, the information furnished in the press release is incorporated by reference into the 8-K but is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it incorporated into any Securities Act registration statements.

The 'Regulation FD disclosure' indicates that the company is publicly disseminating material information (the Q1 earnings) in a non-discriminatory manner, preventing selective disclosure to certain investors or analysts. Investors can rely on this information as it's being made available to all.