Summary
Chevron Corporation (CVX) announced its preliminary, unaudited fourth quarter 2006 financial results in an 8-K filing dated February 2, 2007. The company reported a net income of $3.77 billion for the quarter. This filing serves to inform investors about the latest operational and financial performance metrics as reported by the company. While the filing itself is brief, it directs investors to an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for more detailed information regarding these results. Investors should refer to this press release for a comprehensive understanding of the factors contributing to Chevron's fourth-quarter performance, including potential revenue, segment performance, and other key financial indicators.
Key Highlights
- 1Chevron Corporation reported preliminary, unaudited net income of $3.77 billion for the fourth quarter of 2006.
- 2The results were announced via a press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K.
- 3The filing date was February 2, 2007, with an event date of February 1, 2007.
- 4This 8-K primarily serves to provide notice of the earnings release and incorporate the press release by reference.
- 5The information furnished under Item 2.02 is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
- 6The report was signed by M. A. Humphrey, Vice President and Comptroller, acting as the Principal Accounting Officer.
Frequently Asked Questions
The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce and provide access to Chevron Corporation's preliminary, unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter of 2006, as detailed in an accompanying press release.
Chevron reported a preliminary, unaudited net income of $3.77 billion for the fourth quarter of 2006.
More detailed information can be found in the press release issued by Chevron on February 2, 2007, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.
No, the information included in this filing and the referenced press release is specifically stated as not being 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it does not carry the same legal implications as a formal filing.