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Edwards Lifesciences Corp 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 2, 2006)

Filed February 2, 2006For Securities:EW

Summary

Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (EW) filed an 8-K on February 2, 2006, to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended December 31, 2005. This filing primarily serves as a vehicle to disseminate these crucial financial performance metrics to investors and the market. The company provided details regarding its operations and financial condition for the periods, allowing stakeholders to assess the company's performance and make informed investment decisions. The press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 contains the specific financial data. While the 8-K itself is a brief filing, the underlying press release is expected to offer insights into revenue, profitability, and potentially other key operational and financial developments during the reported periods. Investors should refer to Exhibit 99.1 for the detailed financial figures and management's commentary on the company's performance and outlook.

Key Highlights

  • 1Edwards Lifesciences (EW) filed an 8-K on February 2, 2006.
  • 2The filing announces the company's financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2005.
  • 3The primary purpose of the 8-K is to report financial results and condition.
  • 4Exhibit 99.1, a press release dated February 2, 2006, contains the detailed financial results.
  • 5Certain sections of the press release are deemed 'filed' under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 6The filing includes the signature of Thomas M. Abate, Corporate Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.
  • 7This report provides investors with updated financial performance information for the company.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce and report Edwards Lifesciences Corporation's financial results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year 2005.

The detailed financial results are provided in Exhibit 99.1, which is a press release dated February 2, 2006, attached to this 8-K filing.

No, only specific sections of the press release, as detailed in Item 2.02 of the 8-K, are deemed 'filed' for the purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Other information furnished is not considered filed.

The report was signed by Thomas M. Abate, who serves as the Corporate Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer for Edwards Lifesciences Corporation.