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INTUITIVE SURGICAL INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 8, 2005)

Filed February 8, 2005For Securities:ISRG

Summary

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG) filed an 8-K on February 8, 2005, primarily to announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2004. The report indicates that a press release containing these results was issued on February 8, 2005, and is incorporated by reference as Exhibit 99.1. Investors should refer to this press release for detailed financial performance, operational achievements, and forward-looking statements. This filing serves as an official notification to the market regarding ISRG's latest financial condition and operational outcomes. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it directs stakeholders to the accompanying press release, which is the primary source of information for understanding the company's performance during the specified periods. This is a standard procedure for publicly traded companies to disseminate timely financial information.

Key Highlights

  • 1Intuitive Surgical filed an 8-K report on February 8, 2005.
  • 2The report announces the release of financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2004.
  • 3A press release detailing these financial results was issued on February 8, 2005.
  • 4The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference into the filing.
  • 5The filing is made under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition).
  • 6The CEO, Lonnie M. Smith, signed the report.
  • 7The report's primary purpose is to make the market aware of the company's latest financial performance disclosures.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to Intuitive Surgical's financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2004, through an accompanying press release.

The detailed financial results are available in the press release issued by Intuitive Surgical on February 8, 2005, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and is incorporated by reference.

No, this 8-K filing itself does not contain the specific financial numbers. It serves as a notification that the company has released its financial results and directs readers to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for those details.

Lonnie M. Smith is identified as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Intuitive Surgical, Inc., and he signed this 8-K report on behalf of the company.