01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed April 25, 2018. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) filed an 8-K on April 25, 2018, to report its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2018.
The filing primarily references a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing these results and an explanation of non-GAAP financial measures (Exhibit 99.2). While the 8-K itself does not contain detailed financial figures, it directs investors to the attached press release for operational and financial condition updates for the first quarter of 2018. Investors should review Exhibit 99.1 for specific performance metrics and Exhibit 99.2 for an understanding of the non-GAAP metrics used by management and their relevance to the reported results.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Comcast reported its Q1 2018 results via an 8-K filing on April 25, 2018.
- The filing references a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed financial results.
- An explanation of non-GAAP financial measures used by Comcast is provided in Exhibit 99.2.
- Investors are directed to the press release for specifics on operations and financial condition for the quarter ended March 31, 2018.
- The filing clarifies that the 8-K, press release, and explanation of non-GAAP measures are not considered 'filed' under SEC rules.
- The Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer, and Controller, Daniel C. Murdock, signed the filing.
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 announce and provide access to Comcast's financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018, through an attached press release.
Where can I find the detailed financial results for Q1 2018?
The detailed financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2018, are located in the press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.
What is Exhibit 99.2 about?
Exhibit 99.2 provides an explanation of the non-GAAP financial measures that Comcast uses and believes are useful for investors. It also clarifies how Comcast's management utilizes these measures.
Are the financial results in this 8-K considered 'filed' with the SEC?
No, Comcast states that this Item 2.02 8-K, along with the attached Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, are furnished and not considered 'filed' for the purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or incorporated into other SEC filings.
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