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Alphabet Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 21, 2016)

Filed April 21, 2016For Securities:GOOGLGOOGGOOGMGOOGN

Summary

Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) filed an 8-K on April 20, 2016, to announce its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2016. The filing primarily directs investors to a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and financial tables (Exhibit 99.2) that were made public on April 21, 2016. These documents contain the detailed financial performance for the quarter, including the consolidated balance sheets, statements of income, and cash flows. Notably, Alphabet indicated that it would be referencing non-GAAP financial information in its accompanying press release and conference call. Investors are advised to review the provided reconciliation within the press release to understand how these non-GAAP measures compare to the standard GAAP financial reporting. This filing serves as a notification mechanism, with the core financial details and commentary contained within the referenced exhibits.

Key Highlights

  • 1Alphabet Inc. announced its Q1 2016 financial results on April 21, 2016, via an 8-K filing.
  • 2The 8-K filing refers investors to a detailed press release (Exhibit 99.1) and financial tables (Exhibit 99.2) for Q1 2016 performance.
  • 3Key financial statements, including consolidated balance sheets, income statements, and cash flows for the quarter ended March 31, 2016, are incorporated by reference.
  • 4The company will be using and discussing non-GAAP financial measures, with a reconciliation to GAAP provided in the press release.
  • 5This filing is primarily a notification of earnings release and does not contain the detailed results within the 8-K itself.
  • 6Investors are encouraged to review the furnished press release and financial tables for comprehensive Q1 2016 results.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce that Alphabet Inc. released its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2016, on April 21, 2016. It directs investors to the accompanying press release and financial tables for the detailed results.

The actual financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2016, are located in Exhibit 99.1 (the press release) and Exhibit 99.2 (financial tables) attached to this 8-K filing.

Yes, Alphabet indicated that it uses non-GAAP financial measures. A reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to the comparable GAAP financial measures is provided within the press release (Exhibit 99.1) that is furnished with this filing.

The financial results were announced on April 21, 2016, which is the date mentioned in the press release that is furnished as part of this 8-K filing.