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INTUITIVE SURGICAL INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 21, 2010)

Filed January 21, 2010For Securities:ISRG

Summary

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG) filed an 8-K report on January 21, 2010, to announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended December 31, 2009. The report primarily references a press release (Exhibit 99.1) that provides these financial details. Investors should refer to this press release for specific figures on revenue, earnings, and other key performance indicators for the period. This filing serves as the official notification of the company's recent financial performance. The key takeaway for investors from this filing is that the company is disclosing its Q4 and full-year 2009 financial results. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed numbers, it directs stakeholders to the accompanying press release for a comprehensive overview. This is a standard procedure for material event disclosures, ensuring timely communication of financial outcomes to the market. Investors should carefully review the financial results presented in the press release to assess the company's operational and financial health.

Key Highlights

  • 1Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG) filed a Form 8-K on January 21, 2010.
  • 2The filing's primary purpose is to report the company's financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2009.
  • 3The press release announcing these financial results is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4The press release contains information on the company's financial condition and results of operations for the specified period.
  • 5The filing informs investors about the company's performance for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2009.
  • 6The information provided in the 8-K and its exhibit is not deemed 'filed' for certain SEC provisions, limiting liability under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 7Marshall L. Mohr, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, signed the report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and provide access to Intuitive Surgical, Inc.'s financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended December 31, 2009. It directs investors to a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing these details.

The detailed financial results are provided in the press release issued by Intuitive Surgical, Inc. on January 21, 2010, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing.

No, the Form 8-K itself does not contain the specific financial numbers. It references a press release (Exhibit 99.1) which is expected to contain the detailed financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.

This statement means that while the information is being disclosed to the public, the company is limiting its liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This section deals with liability for misleading statements in documents filed with the SEC. By stating the information is 'furnished' rather than 'filed,' the company seeks to avoid certain implications of that specific liability provision for this particular disclosure.