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BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 21, 2008)

Filed July 21, 2008For Securities:BSX

Summary

Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX) filed an 8-K on July 21, 2008, to report its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008. The press release announcing these results, furnished as Exhibit 99.1, provides the primary details for investors. While the 8-K itself is a procedural filing, the content of the press release is crucial for understanding the company's performance during the quarter, including revenue, profitability, and any significant operational updates or challenges. Investors should refer to the furnished press release for specific financial figures and management commentary. This filing serves as the official notification of the company's quarterly performance. Although the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial tables, it directs stakeholders to the accompanying press release. It's important to note the disclaimer that the information furnished is not deemed "filed" for purposes of certain securities laws, meaning it doesn't carry the same legal liability as a registration statement or a fully incorporated filing, but it remains the official source for the announced results.

Key Highlights

  • 1Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX) announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008.
  • 2The results were communicated via a press release issued on July 21, 2008.
  • 3The press release detailing the Q2 2008 financial performance is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing.
  • 4This 8-K filing serves as the official mechanism to provide the market with these quarterly results.
  • 5Investors are directed to the press release for specific financial data and operational commentary.
  • 6The information provided is furnished and not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to Boston Scientific Corporation's financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008, through an accompanying press release.

The detailed financial results for the second quarter of 2008 are contained within the press release issued by Boston Scientific Corporation on July 21, 2008, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, the 8-K filing itself does not contain the specific revenue and earnings figures. These details are provided in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

When information is 'furnished' as part of an 8-K, it means the company is providing it to the SEC for public dissemination, but it is not subject to the same legal liabilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as information that is formally 'filed'. It's a distinction in legal responsibility rather than a difference in the availability of the information to the public.