8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 27, 2022)

Filed April 27, 2022For Securities:BSX

Summary

Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX) filed an 8-K on April 27, 2022, primarily to furnish a press release detailing its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it serves as the official notification that these results have been publicly disclosed. Investors should refer to the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) for comprehensive information regarding the company's performance during the quarter. The filing emphasizes that the information provided in the press release is furnished and not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it does not carry the same legal implications as other filed information. This is a standard disclosure practice for earnings releases furnished with 8-K filings. The key takeaway for investors is to access the accompanying press release for analysis of BSX's Q1 2022 revenue, profitability, and any forward-looking guidance or strategic updates.

Key Highlights

  • 1Boston Scientific (BSX) filed an 8-K on April 27, 2022, to announce Q1 2022 financial results.
  • 2The filing's primary purpose is to furnish the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed financial results.
  • 3Investors must consult the furnished press release for specific Q1 2022 financial performance data and commentary.
  • 4The information furnished is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 5This report signifies the official public disclosure of Boston Scientific's first-quarter performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The specific financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022, are detailed in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. You will need to refer to that document for revenue, earnings, and other key financial metrics.

No, the 8-K filing itself, under Item 2.02, only states that a press release was issued and furnishes that press release as an exhibit. The detailed financial information, analysis, and commentary are contained within the press release (Exhibit 99.1).

When information is furnished and not deemed 'filed' under Section 18, it generally means the company is providing it for informational purposes but is not subject to the same level of liability for misstatements or omissions as if it were formally 'filed' with the SEC. This is a common practice for earnings releases.