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INTUITIVE SURGICAL INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 11, 2017)

Filed January 11, 2017For Securities:ISRG

Summary

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG) filed an 8-K on January 11, 2017, to report preliminary, unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2016. The filing primarily consists of a press release and supplementary tables detailing revenue and procedure information. While the specific figures are not embedded in the 8-K text itself, the report signifies the company's proactive communication of key performance indicators to the market as is customary for a company of this nature. Investors should note that this report provides preliminary data, and the official, audited financial statements will be released at a later date. The furnished exhibits, particularly the press release and revenue/procedure tables, are the primary sources for understanding ISRG's performance trends. The company has also made this information available on its Investor Relations website, facilitating easy access for stakeholders. The information is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for regulatory purposes under certain sections of the Exchange Act.

Key Highlights

  • 1Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) released preliminary unaudited financial results for Q4 and full year 2016 via an 8-K filing on January 11, 2017.
  • 2The report includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and tables with preliminary revenue and procedure data (Exhibit 99.2).
  • 3This filing serves to update investors on key performance metrics prior to the official, audited financial results.
  • 4The information presented is preliminary and unaudited.
  • 5The company has also posted these preliminary results to its Investor Relations website.
  • 6The furnished information is not considered 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, thus limiting liability under that specific section.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to provide investors with preliminary, unaudited financial results and operational data (revenue and procedure information) for Intuitive Surgical's fourth quarter and full year 2016.

The actual preliminary financial results and procedure numbers are detailed in the exhibits attached to the 8-K filing: Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) and Exhibit 99.2 (Unaudited preliminary revenue and procedure information). This information is also available on the Investor Relations section of Intuitive Surgical's website.

No, the results presented in this 8-K filing are preliminary and unaudited. Official audited financial statements will be released at a later date through subsequent filings.

The information in this report, including its exhibits, is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means the company is not subject to the liabilities under that specific section for this furnished information.