8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORP 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Sep 22, 2006)

Filed September 22, 2006For Securities:BSX

Summary

Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX) filed a Form 8-K on September 21, 2006, to disclose preliminary net sales and earnings for its third quarter ending September 30, 2006. This filing serves as a notification to investors about upcoming financial performance, providing early insights into the company's sales and profitability trends ahead of the official quarterly earnings release. Investors can access the detailed press release, which contains these preliminary figures, as an exhibit to this 8-K filing.

Key Highlights

  • 1Boston Scientific issued a press release on September 21, 2006, announcing preliminary third-quarter 2006 net sales and earnings.
  • 2The filing provides early insights into the company's financial performance for the quarter ending September 30, 2006.
  • 3The press release (Exhibit 99.1) contains the specific preliminary financial data.
  • 4Investors can find additional information, including webcasts and presentations, on the company's Investor Relations website.
  • 5This report is filed under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) and Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits).
  • 6The information furnished is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, limiting liability.
  • 7The filing date was September 21, 2006, with the event date being September 20, 2006.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose preliminary net sales and earnings figures for Boston Scientific's third quarter of 2006, ahead of the official earnings announcement. This ensures timely and broad dissemination of material information as required by Regulation FD.

The preliminary net sales and earnings figures are detailed in the press release issued by Boston Scientific on September 21, 2006, which is provided as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing.

No, this filing contains preliminary net sales and earnings estimates for the third quarter. The official, audited financial results will be released at a later date in the company's quarterly earnings report.

No, the company explicitly states that the information in this current report and its exhibit shall not be deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.