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EBAY INC 8-K Report (May 15, 2003)

Filed May 15, 2003For Securities:EBAY

Summary

This Form 8-K filing from eBay Inc. (EBAY) on May 15, 2003, primarily serves as a cover for the company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ending March 31, 2003. The critical information for investors lies within the accompanying Form 10-Q, which is not provided here. However, this 8-K specifically highlights the submission of CEO Margaret C. Whitman and CFO Rajiv Dutta's certifications under Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. These certifications attest to the accuracy and completeness of the financial information presented in the 10-Q.

Key Highlights

  • 1eBay Inc. filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2003.
  • 2The filing includes certifications from CEO Margaret C. Whitman and CFO Rajiv Dutta.
  • 3Certifications are pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, adopted under Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  • 4The certifications affirm the accuracy and fair presentation of the financial information in the Form 10-Q.
  • 5This 8-K is primarily a procedural filing to accompany the more detailed financial disclosures in the 10-Q.
  • 6Investors should refer to the Form 10-Q for detailed financial performance and business updates for Q1 2003.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally submit eBay Inc.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ending March 31, 2003, and to include the required CEO and CFO certifications under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

These are certifications required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, where the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer personally attest to the accuracy and completeness of the financial reports filed with the SEC, specifically the Form 10-Q in this case.

Detailed financial performance, operational highlights, and management's discussion and analysis for the quarter ended March 31, 2003, would be found in the accompanying Form 10-Q filing, which this 8-K references.

No, this specific 8-K filing itself does not present new financial results or strategic updates. It serves as a cover for the Form 10-Q, where those details are typically disclosed. The certifications within the 8-K relate to the accuracy of the information already presented in the 10-Q.