Summary
Chevron Corporation (CVX) filed an 8-K on August 2, 2013, reporting its unaudited financial results for the second quarter of 2013. The company announced a net income of $5.4 billion for the quarter. This filing primarily serves to disseminate this key financial performance metric to the public. While this 8-K is a routine disclosure of quarterly earnings, investors should note that the information is not considered "filed" for regulatory purposes under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not carry the same legal weight as formally filed financial statements regarding accuracy, though it does represent the company's reported performance for the period.
Key Highlights
- 1Chevron reported unaudited net income of $5.4 billion for the second quarter of 2013.
- 2The filing date was August 2, 2013, with the event date being August 1, 2013.
- 3The primary purpose of the 8-K was to announce the company's quarterly earnings.
- 4The press release detailing the results is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
- 5The disclosed information is not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
- 6The disclosed information is not incorporated by reference into any Securities Act of 1933 filings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Chevron reported unaudited net income of $5.4 billion for the second quarter of 2013.
No, the information included in this 8-K and its attached press release is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it carries less regulatory liability for potential inaccuracies compared to formally filed financial statements.
The detailed results are available in the press release attached to this 8-K filing as Exhibit 99.1.
This particular 8-K filing, under Item 2.02, is specifically focused on reporting the company's financial results and condition for the second quarter of 2013. It does not typically include broader operational updates unless they are directly tied to the financial performance being announced.