01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed March 14, 2007. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
This Form 8-K filing from Comcast Corporation primarily serves as a supplementary submission for its previously filed Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006.
The key purpose of this 8-K is to provide the financial statements from that 10-K in XBRL format. This includes consolidated balance sheets, statements of operations, cash flows, and stockholders' equity for the years 2004-2006. Importantly, investors are cautioned that the XBRL-formatted financial data included in this 8-K is considered unaudited for the purpose of this specific filing and should not be relied upon for investment decisions.
Investors are directed to the official Form 10-K filed on February 26, 2007, as the authoritative source for Comcast's 2006 financial performance. This 8-K is intended for technological testing purposes related to XBRL adoption.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Comcast Corporation is filing an 8-K to provide its 2006 year-end financial statements in XBRL format.
- The XBRL-formatted financial statements are derived from the company's Form 10-K filed on February 26, 2007.
- Included financial statements cover Consolidated Balance Sheets, Statements of Operations, Cash Flows, and Stockholders' Equity for the years 2004-2006.
- Investors are explicitly warned that the XBRL data in this 8-K is considered unaudited for this filing and not to be used for investment decisions.
- The primary purpose of this filing is to test XBRL formatting and technology, not to present new or audited financial information.
- Investors should rely on the official Form 10-K filed on February 26, 2007, for accurate and authoritative financial data.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main purpose of this Comcast 8-K filing?
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to provide Comcast Corporation's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2006, in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) format. This is intended to test the XBRL formatting and related technology.
Should I use the financial information in this 8-K for investment decisions?
No, investors are explicitly cautioned against using the XBRL-formatted financial information in this 8-K for investment decisions. The filing states that this data is considered unaudited for the purpose of this report and that investors should rely on the official Form 10-K filed on February 26, 2007.
What financial statements are included in this filing?
This filing includes the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005, and 2004, the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004, and the Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005, and 2004.
Where can I find the official and reliable financial information for Comcast's 2006 fiscal year?
Investors should refer to Comcast Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, which was filed with the SEC on February 26, 2007. This is the authoritative source for the company's financial performance.
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