8-KEarnings & Results

INTEL CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 19, 2011)

Filed October 19, 2011For Securities:INTC

Summary

Intel Corporation (INTC) filed an 8-K report on October 19, 2011, to disclose its financial results for the quarter ended October 1, 2011, and provide a forward-looking outlook for the fourth quarter of 2011. The filing incorporates by reference financial information and commentary from its Chief Financial Officer, Stacy J. Smith, which was posted on the company's investor website. Investors should note that the information presented in this report is not treated as 'filed' for the purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it does not carry the same legal implications as a formally filed statement.

Key Highlights

  • 1Intel released financial results for the third quarter of 2011 and provided guidance for the fourth quarter of 2011.
  • 2The filing includes commentary from the CFO, Stacy J. Smith.
  • 3Both GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures are disclosed, offering a more comprehensive view of performance.
  • 4Key non-GAAP metrics include net revenue, gross margin, operating income, net income, and diluted earnings per share.
  • 5The company provided a forward-looking outlook for non-GAAP net revenue and gross margin percentage for Q4 2011.
  • 6Reconciliations between GAAP and non-GAAP figures, as well as prior period comparisons, are available in Exhibit 99.1.
  • 7The document emphasizes that non-GAAP measures should be considered alongside, and not as a replacement for, GAAP measures.

Frequently Asked Questions

The financial results disclosed in this 8-K filing are for the quarter ended October 1, 2011.

Yes, the filing includes forward-looking statements and an outlook for the fourth quarter of 2011, specifically for non-GAAP net revenue and gross margin percentage.

Intel presents non-GAAP financial measures (such as net revenue, gross margin, operating income, net income, and diluted EPS) alongside GAAP measures. These non-GAAP figures are intended to provide management's perspective on the company's performance and may offer additional insights to investors, though they are not a substitute for GAAP reporting.

No, the filing explicitly states that the information provided in this report shall not be treated as 'filed' for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not carry the same legal liabilities as formally filed information.