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INTUITIVE SURGICAL INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 17, 2012)

Filed April 17, 2012For Securities:ISRG

Summary

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG) filed an 8-K on April 17, 2012, to report its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012. The primary purpose of this filing was to disseminate the earnings press release, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1. While the 8-K itself does not contain detailed financial figures, it serves as the official record of the company's announcement regarding its performance during the period. Investors should refer to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the specific financial data, including revenue, earnings per share, and any forward-looking guidance provided by the company. The information contained within the press release is crucial for understanding ISRG's operational and financial condition at the close of the first quarter of fiscal year 2012.

Key Highlights

  • 18-K filing dated April 17, 2012, reporting on the quarter ended March 31, 2012.
  • 2Filing primarily contains a press release announcing Q1 2012 financial results.
  • 3The press release (Exhibit 99.1) is the key document for detailed financial information.
  • 4Company name: INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. (ISRG).
  • 5The filing is made under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition).
  • 6Information furnished in the 8-K is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 7Marshall L. Mohr, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, signed the filing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Intuitive Surgical's financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012, by attaching the earnings press release (Exhibit 99.1) to the filing.

The actual financial results for Q1 2012 are detailed in the press release, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should consult this exhibit for specific figures.

The 8-K filing itself does not contain detailed financial figures or guidance. This information would typically be found within the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1). Investors should review Exhibit 99.1 for any forward-looking statements or guidance provided by Intuitive Surgical for Q1 2012.

No, the information furnished in this Current Report, including the press release, is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section. It is furnished rather than filed.