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BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 28, 2021)

Filed April 28, 2021For Securities:BSX

Summary

Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX) filed an 8-K on April 27, 2021, primarily to furnish a press release announcing their first-quarter financial results for the period ended March 31, 2021. The press release, dated April 28, 2021, provides details on the company's performance during the quarter. Investors should refer to this press release for specific financial metrics, operational highlights, and forward-looking statements, as the 8-K itself does not contain detailed financial data but rather incorporates it by reference through the furnished exhibit. The furnishing of this press release under Item 2.02 is for informational purposes and is not considered 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it does not carry the same legal liabilities as a formally filed document. However, it serves as the primary source of Q1 2021 financial information for investors seeking to understand Boston Scientific's recent performance and outlook.

Key Highlights

  • 1Boston Scientific Corporation filed an 8-K on April 27, 2021, furnishing a press release detailing its Q1 2021 financial results.
  • 2The press release, dated April 28, 2021, contains the company's financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2021.
  • 3This filing serves to inform investors about the company's recent financial performance.
  • 4The information is provided under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition).
  • 5The press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing.
  • 6Information furnished under Item 2.02 is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 7Investors need to review Exhibit 99.1 for specific Q1 2021 financial details and commentary.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to furnish Boston Scientific Corporation's press release announcing its first-quarter financial results for the period ended March 31, 2021. The 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial results but directs investors to the press release.

The detailed financial results for Q1 2021 are available in the press release dated April 28, 2021, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, the information contained in Item 2.02 of this Current Report and Exhibit 99.1 is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not carry the same liability as formally filed information.

The event date is April 27, 2021, which is the date the company likely held its earnings call or made the decision to release the information. The press release itself is dated April 28, 2021, and it contains the Q1 2021 results.