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COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW 8-K Report, Financial Results (Dec 8, 2011)

Filed December 8, 2011For Securities:COST

Summary

Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) filed an 8-K report on December 8, 2011, to disclose its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2012, which ended on November 20, 2011. The primary purpose of this filing was to announce the company's operating results, as detailed in a press release issued on the same date. While the 8-K itself is brief and primarily serves as a vehicle to incorporate the press release, investors should refer to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the substantive details regarding Costco's performance during the first quarter of fiscal 2012. This includes key financial metrics such as revenue, net income, and earnings per share, as well as any commentary on business trends and outlook provided by the company.

Key Highlights

  • 1Costco filed an 8-K on December 8, 2011, to report its Q1 FY2012 financial results.
  • 2The reporting period for the first quarter of fiscal year 2012 was the twelve weeks ended November 20, 2011.
  • 3The press release containing the detailed operating results is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K.
  • 4This 8-K's primary function is to officially submit the Q1 FY2012 earnings announcement to the SEC.
  • 5Investors need to consult the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific financial data and performance commentary.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this Form 8-K filing by Costco Wholesale Corporation is to officially report its operating results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2012, which ended on November 20, 2011. It serves to make these results publicly available through the SEC.

The detailed financial results, including revenue, net income, and earnings per share, are contained within the press release dated December 8, 2011, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing. You should refer to that exhibit for specific performance figures.

The first quarter of fiscal year 2012, as reported in this filing, covers the twelve-week period that concluded on November 20, 2011.