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INTUITIVE SURGICAL INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 18, 2011)

Filed October 18, 2011For Securities:ISRG

Summary

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG) filed a Form 8-K on October 18, 2011, to report its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2011. The filing primarily serves to attach the press release detailing these results, as disclosed under Item 2.02. This report provides investors with the company's latest performance metrics and financial condition as of that period. The key takeaway for investors is the announcement of the company's third-quarter financial performance. While the 8-K itself is procedural, the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) contains the substantive financial data. Investors should refer to this press release for details on revenue, earnings, and any other relevant operational or financial metrics that impact the company's valuation and future outlook.

Key Highlights

  • 1Filing Date: October 18, 2011
  • 2Reported Event Date: October 18, 2011
  • 3Primary purpose of the 8-K is to report financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2011.
  • 4Item 2.02: Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
  • 5Exhibit 99.1: Press release dated October 18, 2011, containing the financial results.
  • 6Information furnished, not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 purposes.
  • 7Key executive signatory: Marshall L. Mohr, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Intuitive Surgical, Inc.'s financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2011, by attaching the press release that contains these details.

The detailed financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2011, are contained within the press release, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

This means that while the information is publicly disclosed, it is not subject to the same liability provisions under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as other information that is formally 'filed' with the SEC. It's a common distinction for press releases furnished with 8-K filings.

The report was signed by Marshall L. Mohr, who holds the title of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Intuitive Surgical, Inc.