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COMCAST CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 13, 2013)

Filed February 13, 2013For Securities:CMCSACCZ

Summary

Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) filed an 8-K on February 12, 2013, to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2012. The report primarily references a press release issued on February 12, 2013, containing these results. Investors should pay close attention to the provided press release and accompanying explanations of non-GAAP financial measures, as Comcast's management believes these offer valuable insights into the company's performance and financial condition beyond traditional GAAP reporting.

Key Highlights

  • 1Comcast announced its Q4 and full-year 2012 financial results via a press release filed on February 12, 2013.
  • 2The 8-K filing serves as notification of the earnings release and its contents.
  • 3The company provided an explanation for its use of non-GAAP financial measures, asserting their utility for investors.
  • 4Reconciliations between non-GAAP and GAAP financial measures are included within the press release.
  • 5The filing confirms the official reporting date for the financial results.
  • 6Comcast's management utilizes these non-GAAP measures for internal decision-making.
  • 7The company explicitly states that this 8-K, including the referenced exhibits, is not considered 'filed' for regulatory purposes, meaning it does not trigger incorporation by reference into other SEC filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Comcast Corporation's financial results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, by referencing a press release issued on the same day.

The detailed financial results are primarily located in the press release dated February 12, 2013, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. An explanation of non-GAAP measures is provided in Exhibit 99.2.

Yes, Comcast uses non-GAAP financial measures. The company believes these measures provide useful information to investors by offering additional insights into Comcast's financial condition and results of operations, and management also uses them for internal decision-making.

No, Comcast explicitly states that this Item 2.02, along with the referenced exhibits, is not intended to be treated as 'filed' under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it typically won't be automatically incorporated by reference into other SEC filings.