Summary
Costco Wholesale Corporation filed an 8-K report on May 25, 2011, to announce its financial results for the third quarter and the first thirty-six weeks of fiscal year 2011, both ending on May 8, 2011. This filing serves as a notification to investors about the company's performance during the reported periods, providing key operating and financial data. The press release containing these results, dated May 25, 2011, is attached as an exhibit to this report. Investors and analysts would look to this document to understand Costco's revenue, profitability, and overall financial condition as of that date, offering insights into the company's ongoing business trends and operational success.
Key Highlights
- 1Filing date: May 25, 2011
- 2Event date: May 24, 2011
- 3Purpose: Announcement of Q3 and year-to-date fiscal 2011 operating results.
- 4Reporting period end date: May 8, 2011.
- 5Key financial information contained in an attached press release dated May 25, 2011.
- 6The filing is pursuant to Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) of Form 8-K.
- 7Exhibit 99.1 is the press release detailing the financial results.
Frequently Asked Questions
The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to report Costco Wholesale Corporation's operating results for the third quarter and the first thirty-six weeks of fiscal year 2011, which ended on May 8, 2011. This provides investors with timely information about the company's financial performance.
The detailed financial results are provided in a press release dated May 25, 2011, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing.
The results reported cover the third quarter (twelve weeks) and the first thirty-six weeks of fiscal year 2011, both ending on May 8, 2011.