8-KExhibits & Filings

COMCAST CORP 8-K Report, Exhibit Filing (Jul 26, 2018)

Filed July 26, 2018For Securities:CMCSACCZ

Summary

Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) filed an 8-K on July 26, 2018, to report its operational and financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018. The filing primarily serves to attach the press release detailing these results, along with an explanation of the non-GAAP financial measures used. Investors should refer to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific financial performance figures and the accompanying explanation (Exhibit 99.2) to understand how Comcast's management utilizes these non-GAAP metrics. It's important to note that Comcast has indicated these items are not to be considered "filed" under SEC regulations, meaning they are furnished for informational purposes.

Key Highlights

  • 1Comcast announced its financial and operational results for the period ending June 30, 2018, via an 8-K filing.
  • 2The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) with detailed financial results for Q2 2018 and the first half of 2018.
  • 3An explanation of non-GAAP financial measures used by the company is provided in Exhibit 99.2.
  • 4Comcast's management believes these non-GAAP measures offer useful insights to investors.
  • 5The press release and explanation are furnished, not filed, with the SEC.
  • 6The report was signed by Daniel C. Murdock, Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Comcast's financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2018 and to provide investors with access to the press release that contains these results.

The detailed financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, are presented in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

Comcast uses non-GAAP financial measures to provide a more useful view of its operations and financial condition to investors. Exhibit 99.2 explains why these measures are presented and how management uses them, alongside a reconciliation to GAAP measures within the press release itself.

No, Comcast explicitly states that this Item 2.02 and its exhibits are furnished, not filed, with the SEC. This means they are provided for informational purposes and are not subject to the same liability as 'filed' documents.