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INTUITIVE SURGICAL INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 18, 2013)

Filed April 18, 2013For Securities:ISRG

Summary

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG) filed an 8-K on April 18, 2013, to announce its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013. The report primarily serves to attach the press release containing these results, which is incorporated by reference as Exhibit 99.1. Investors can find the detailed financial performance, operational highlights, and forward-looking statements within this press release. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it formally notifies the market of the release of these results. Investors should consult Exhibit 99.1 for critical information regarding revenue, earnings, system placements, procedure volumes, and any management commentary on the company's performance and outlook. This filing is a standard procedure to ensure timely disclosure of material financial information.

Key Highlights

  • 1Filing of an 8-K report on April 18, 2013, by Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
  • 2The 8-K announces the financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013.
  • 3Exhibit 99.1, a press release dated April 18, 2013, contains the detailed financial results.
  • 4The press release is furnished as part of the 8-K filing.
  • 5Information in the report and exhibit is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 6The filing indicates the company is adhering to its disclosure obligations.
  • 7Investors are directed to the press release for comprehensive financial and operational details.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and provide investors with Intuitive Surgical, Inc.'s financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013, by attaching the related press release as an exhibit.

The detailed financial results are contained within the press release (Exhibit 99.1) that is attached to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to Exhibit 99.1 for specific figures on revenue, earnings, and other key financial metrics.

No, the information provided in this Current Report, including the attached press release, is furnished and is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. It is also not automatically incorporated by reference into other SEC filings.

The 8-K filing was signed by Marshall L. Mohr, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Intuitive Surgical, Inc.