8-KEarnings & Results

CHEVRON CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 30, 2009)

Filed January 30, 2009For Securities:CVX

Summary

Chevron Corporation filed an 8-K on January 30, 2009, to report its unaudited fourth quarter 2008 financial results. The company announced a net income of $4.9 billion for the quarter, providing a snapshot of its performance as 2008 concluded. This filing is critical for investors seeking to understand the company's profitability and financial standing at a key reporting period. While the filing itself is brief, primarily referencing an attached press release for detailed financial figures, it signals the immediate release of Q4 2008 earnings. Investors should review the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1) for comprehensive information regarding revenues, expenses, segment performance, and any forward-looking statements or management commentary accompanying the results. The information is provided as furnished, not formally filed under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Key Highlights

  • 1Chevron reported unaudited net income of $4.9 billion for the fourth quarter of 2008.
  • 2The 8-K filing was made on January 30, 2009, to coincide with the release of Q4 2008 earnings.
  • 3Detailed financial results and operational commentary are provided in an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 4The information furnished in this 8-K is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 5The filing serves as official notification to the market of Chevron's fourth-quarter financial performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Chevron Corporation's unaudited fourth quarter 2008 financial results, specifically the net income of $4.9 billion, to the public and regulatory bodies. It directs investors to an accompanying press release for more detailed financial information.

The detailed financial results, including revenue, segment performance, and other operating data for the fourth quarter of 2008, are contained within the press release issued by Chevron on January 30, 2009, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

The filing explicitly states that the information included in this 8-K and its exhibit is deemed 'furnished' rather than 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not incorporated by reference into any filings under the Securities Act of 1933. This means it doesn't carry the same legal implications for liability as a formally 'filed' document under Section 18.

Based on this report, Chevron Corporation generated an unaudited net income of $4.9 billion during the fourth quarter of 2008.