8-KEarnings & Results

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

Filed October 30, 2009For Securities:CVX

Summary

Chevron Corporation (CVX) filed an 8-K on October 30, 2009, to report its unaudited third quarter 2009 financial results. The company announced a net income of $3.8 billion for the quarter, indicating a return to profitability after a period that may have been impacted by broader economic conditions. This filing is important for investors seeking to understand the company's performance and financial health during this period. While the 8-K itself is brief, it directs readers to an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed operational and financial information. Investors should consult this press release for a comprehensive understanding of the factors driving the $3.8 billion net income, including segment performance, revenue figures, expenses, and any forward-looking statements made by management. The filing also includes the standard disclaimer that this information is not considered "filed" for certain regulatory purposes, which is typical for earnings press releases furnished under Item 2.02.

Key Highlights

  • 1Chevron reported unaudited net income of $3.8 billion for the third quarter of 2009.
  • 2The 8-K filing was made on October 30, 2009.
  • 3The primary purpose of the filing is to report the company's financial results of operations and financial condition.
  • 4Detailed financial information is available in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 5The press release contains unaudited financial results.
  • 6Information furnished under Item 2.02 is typically not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Frequently Asked Questions

Chevron reported unaudited net income of $3.8 billion for the third quarter of 2009.

More detailed information is available in the press release issued by Chevron on October 30, 2009, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, the information furnished under Item 2.02, including the earnings press release, is typically not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it automatically incorporated by reference into registration statements under the Securities Act of 1933. This is a standard disclosure.

This filing is significant as it provides investors with an official announcement of Chevron's quarterly financial performance, specifically its net income, allowing them to assess the company's profitability and operational health during the third quarter of 2009.