Summary
Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX) has filed an 8-K report on October 20, 2009, to announce its third-quarter financial results for the period ending September 30, 2009. The primary purpose of this filing is to furnish a press release detailing these results, which was issued on October 19, 2009. Investors should review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific operational and financial performance metrics, as this 8-K primarily serves as a vehicle to make those results publicly available through the SEC.
Key Highlights
- 1Boston Scientific released its third-quarter 2009 financial results via a press release on October 19, 2009.
- 2The 8-K filing is primarily to furnish the aforementioned press release (Exhibit 99.1).
- 3Investors can find detailed financial performance and operational results within the press release.
- 4The filing does not contain extensive commentary beyond referencing the press release.
- 5The information furnished is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it does not carry the same liabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to Boston Scientific's financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009, through a furnished press release.
The detailed financial results and operational performance information are contained within the press release issued on October 19, 2009, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.
This 8-K filing itself primarily acts as a notification and furnishes the press release. Investors should refer to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for any management commentary, analysis of results, or forward-looking statements.
No, the information in this Current Report and the attached Exhibit is furnished and 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.