8-KEarnings & Results

INTEL CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 15, 2009)

Filed January 15, 2009For Securities:INTC

Summary

Intel Corporation (INTC) filed an 8-K on January 15, 2009, reporting on its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 27, 2008, and providing forward-looking statements for the first quarter of 2009 and the full year 2009. This filing incorporates by reference a press release issued on the same date, which contains the detailed financial information and outlook. Investors should review the referenced press release for specific financial figures and management's guidance regarding future performance. The report indicates that the information provided is intended to update investors on the company's performance and strategic outlook amidst the prevailing economic conditions. The incorporation by reference signifies that this information is considered material and becomes part of Intel's ongoing disclosures with the SEC, relevant for assessing the company's financial health and future prospects.

Key Highlights

  • 1Intel Corporation filed an 8-K on January 15, 2009, providing an update on its financial results and future outlook.
  • 2The filing incorporates by reference a press release dated January 15, 2009, containing financial information for Q4 2008 and forward-looking statements for Q1 2009 and FY 2009.
  • 3This report serves to inform investors about the company's performance and its expectations for the near future.
  • 4The information is incorporated by reference into Intel's registration statements filed with the SEC.
  • 5The filing includes the signature of Stacy J. Smith, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, indicating official company authorization.
  • 6The report pertains to the financial period ending December 27, 2008.
  • 7Investors are directed to the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed financial data and projections.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Intel Corporation's financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 27, 2008, and to provide forward-looking statements and guidance for the first quarter of 2009 and the full year 2009. It incorporates by reference a press release issued on January 15, 2009, which contains the specific details of these results and projections.

The detailed financial information and forward-looking statements are provided in a press release dated January 15, 2009, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and is incorporated by reference. Investors should refer to this press release for the specific financial figures and management's guidance.

When information is 'incorporated by reference' into an SEC filing, it means that the document being filed (in this case, the 8-K) is treating the referenced document (the press release) as if its contents were directly included within the 8-K itself. This makes the information from the press release legally part of Intel's SEC disclosure and relevant for any registration statements filed under the Securities Act of 1933.

No, the information in this report is explicitly stated to not be treated as 'filed' for the purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. However, it is still considered incorporated by reference into Intel's registration statements under the Securities Act of 1933.