What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?

This 8-K filing serves as notification that Alphabet Inc. has released its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2018. It directs investors to accompanying press releases and blog posts for the detailed financial information.

Where can I find the detailed financial results?

The detailed financial results, including commentary on operations and financial condition, are provided in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. A related blog post is also available as Exhibit 99.2.

Will Alphabet be discussing non-GAAP financial measures?

Yes, Alphabet will be referencing and discussing non-GAAP financial measures in its earnings release and conference call. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to their comparable GAAP financial measures are included in the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1).

Is the information in this 8-K considered 'filed' for regulatory purposes?

No, the information furnished under Item 2.02 of this 8-K, including the press release and blog post, is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it incorporated by reference into any filings under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, unless expressly stated otherwise in a future filing.

Alphabet Inc. 8-K: Earnings & Results

Summary

Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) filed an 8-K on April 23, 2018, to announce its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018. The filing primarily directs investors to a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and a blog post (Exhibit 99.2) for detailed financial information, including commentary on operations and financial condition. Investors should note that the company will be discussing non-GAAP financial measures and has provided reconciliations to GAAP measures within the furnished press release.

Key Highlights

1Alphabet Inc. announced its Q1 2018 financial results on April 23, 2018, via an 8-K filing.
2The 8-K filing serves as a notification of the release of financial results and directs readers to attached exhibits for details.
3Key financial performance details are contained in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
4A related blog post from April 2, 2018, is also furnished as Exhibit 99.2.
5Alphabet will be using and discussing non-GAAP financial measures during its earnings call.
6Reconciliations between non-GAAP and GAAP financial measures are provided within the furnished press release.

Alphabet Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 23, 2018)

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