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INTEL CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 24, 2019)

Filed January 24, 2019For Securities:INTC

Summary

Intel Corporation (INTC) filed an 8-K on January 24, 2019, to announce its fourth-quarter and full-year 2018 financial results, as well as its outlook for the first quarter and full year of 2019. The filing incorporates by reference a press release that details these results and forward-looking statements. Investors should note that the press release includes non-GAAP financial measures, and while Intel's management uses these to provide additional insight, they should be considered alongside GAAP measures. Furthermore, the report disclosed a significant positive development for shareholders: the Board of Directors approved an increase in the quarterly cash dividend, effective immediately. This dividend increase signals management's confidence in the company's financial health and its commitment to returning value to shareholders.

Key Highlights

  • 1Intel announced its Q4 and full-year 2018 financial results and provided guidance for Q1 and full-year 2019.
  • 2The company's press release, incorporated by reference, contains detailed financial information and forward-looking statements.
  • 3The press release includes non-GAAP financial measures, which offer additional operational insights but should be evaluated alongside GAAP metrics.
  • 4Intel's Board of Directors approved an increase in the quarterly cash dividend.
  • 5The dividend increase is effective immediately, starting with the dividend declared concurrently with the announcement.
  • 6The 8-K filing indicates the company's positive outlook and commitment to shareholder returns.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing primarily announces that Intel released its Q4 and full-year 2018 financial results and provided guidance for Q1 and full-year 2019. The specific financial figures are detailed in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) which is incorporated by reference. Investors should review this press release for detailed revenue, profit, and other financial metrics.

The press release includes non-GAAP financial measures which are presented alongside GAAP measures. Intel's management uses these non-GAAP figures to offer additional insights into the company's operational performance. While these measures can be useful for investors, they are not a substitute for GAAP financial measures and should be carefully evaluated alongside them. Reconciliations between GAAP and non-GAAP measures are provided in the press release.

Intel's Board of Directors has approved an increase in the quarterly cash dividend. This increase is effective immediately, beginning with the dividend declared on or around January 24, 2019. This action typically signals management's confidence in the company's financial stability and future earnings potential.

The detailed financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2018, along with the forward-looking statements for the first quarter and full year 2019, are contained within the press release issued by Intel on January 24, 2019. This press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing and is incorporated by reference.