01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed December 11, 2006. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Comcast Corporation filed this Form 8-K on December 11, 2006, primarily to furnish XBRL-formatted financial statements from its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the nine months ended September 30, 2006.
These statements include the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet, Statement of Operations, and Statement of Cash Flows. It is crucial for investors to note that this filing is intended as a technology test for XBRL formatting and that the information provided in this 8-K, including Exhibit 100, is unaudited and should not be relied upon for investment decisions. Investors should continue to refer to the officially filed 10-Q for accurate and audited financial data.
The company explicitly states that this XBRL submission is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act and will not be incorporated into other filings unless expressly referenced. This report serves to test the XBRL format and technology, not to present new or material financial information.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Comcast is filing an 8-K to provide XBRL-formatted financial statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2006.
- The XBRL data is derived from the Form 10-Q filed on October 30, 2006.
- Key financial statements included are the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet, Statement of Operations, and Statement of Cash Flows.
- This filing is for testing XBRL formatting and technology, not for providing new material financial disclosures.
- The XBRL information is unaudited and explicitly stated as not to be relied upon for investment decisions.
- Investors are directed to rely on the official filed versions of financial statements, not the XBRL data in this 8-K.
- The content of this 8-K is not considered 'filed' for liability purposes under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
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 furnish financial statements from Comcast's nine-month period ended September 30, 2006, in XBRL format as a technology test. It is not intended to disclose new material financial information or to be the primary source of financial data for investors.
Should I use the financial information in this 8-K for investment decisions?
No, investors should not rely on the financial information presented in this 8-K, including Exhibit 100, for investment decisions. The company explicitly states that the XBRL data is unaudited and that investors should continue to rely on the official filed versions of the company's financial reports.
What specific financial statements are included in XBRL format?
The filing includes the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2006, and December 31, 2005; the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005; and the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005.
How does this filing affect Comcast's legal liability?
According to Rule 402 of Regulation S-T, the information in this 8-K, including Exhibit 100, is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it is not subject to the liabilities associated with that section and will not be incorporated into other filings unless expressly stated.
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