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BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 27, 2009)

Filed January 27, 2009For Securities:BMYCELG-RIBMYMP

Summary

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY) filed a Form 8-K on January 27, 2009, to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2008. This filing primarily serves to make public the company's performance and financial condition through a furnished press release and supplemental website information. Investors should review the accompanying press release and supplemental data for detailed insights into the company's operational and financial performance, including key metrics, revenue drivers, and any forward-looking statements or strategic updates. The 8-K itself acts as a notification and incorporation mechanism for these crucial financial disclosures.

Key Highlights

  • 1BMY filed an 8-K on January 27, 2009, to announce Q4 and full-year 2008 financial results.
  • 2The filing incorporates by reference a press release dated January 27, 2009 (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 3Supplemental financial information, not included in the press release, was also furnished via the company's website (Exhibit 99.2).
  • 4This 8-K serves as official notification of the company's reported financial performance for the period.
  • 5Investors are directed to the referenced exhibits for the actual financial results and commentary.
  • 6The principal executive offices are located at 345 Park Avenue, New York, NY.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Bristol-Myers Squibb's financial results for the fourth quarter and the full twelve months of 2008. It incorporates by reference a press release containing these results and additional supplemental information from the company's website.

The detailed financial results are primarily contained within the press release dated January 27, 2009, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Supplemental information is also available as Exhibit 99.2, posted on the company's website (www.bms.com).

This specific 8-K filing is focused on reporting past financial results. Any strategic announcements or forward-looking guidance would typically be found within the content of the press release (Exhibit 99.1) or the supplemental information (Exhibit 99.2) that are incorporated by reference.