01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed October 27, 2004. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Comcast Corporation filed an 8-K on October 27, 2004, to report its financial results for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2004, ending September 30, 2004.
This filing includes a press release detailing the company's operational performance and financial condition during this period. Investors should review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific details on earnings, revenue, and other key financial metrics. While the 8-K itself is a brief notification of the earnings release, the attached press release is the primary source of substantive financial information.
Comcast explicitly states that this information is not intended to be "filed" or incorporated into other SEC filings, meaning investors should rely on the press release directly for their analysis of these specific quarterly results. This filing serves as an official record of the release of this important financial data.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) announced its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2004.
- The information was disseminated via a press release issued on October 27, 2004.
- This 8-K filing includes the press release as Exhibit 99.1.
- The report covers the company's operational results and financial condition for the specified periods.
- Comcast notes that the press release is not being treated as 'filed' under the Securities Exchange Act.
- Investors are directed to the attached press release for detailed financial information.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and attach Comcast Corporation's press release detailing its financial results for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2004, which ended on September 30, 2004.
Where can I find the detailed financial results?
The detailed financial results are provided in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to this press release for specific figures on earnings, revenue, and other operational and financial performance indicators.
Is this information incorporated into other Comcast SEC filings?
No, Comcast explicitly states that this Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 are not intended to be treated as 'filed' or incorporated by reference into other filings under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Who signed this filing on behalf of Comcast?
The filing was signed by Lawrence J. Salva, Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller, who is the Principal Accounting Officer for Comcast Corporation.
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