8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

ELI LILLY & Co 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 31, 2017)

Filed January 31, 2017For Securities:LLY

Summary

Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) filed an 8-K on January 31, 2017, to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended December 31, 2016. The filing primarily serves to incorporate by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) that details these operational results. While the 8-K itself does not contain the specific financial figures, it signifies the official public release of this information. Investors should refer to the attached press release for comprehensive details on Lilly's financial performance, including revenue, earnings, and any forward-looking guidance provided for the upcoming fiscal year. This report is crucial for understanding the company's recent performance trajectory and its outlook, which are key factors in investment decisions.

Key Highlights

  • 1Eli Lilly & Co. (LLY) filed an 8-K on January 31, 2017, reporting Q4 and Full Year 2016 financial results.
  • 2The primary purpose of the 8-K filing is to include a press release (Exhibit 99.1) with the detailed financial results.
  • 3The press release, dated January 31, 2017, contains unaudited operating results for the periods ending December 31, 2016.
  • 4Information furnished under Item 2.02 is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, nor incorporated by reference into registration statements, unless expressly stated.
  • 5Investors are directed to Exhibit 99.1 for specific financial data and operational performance.
  • 6The filing signifies the official disclosure of Lilly's year-end and fourth-quarter financial performance for 2016.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Eli Lilly and Company's financial results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended December 31, 2016. It incorporates by reference a press release containing these unaudited operational results.

The detailed financial results are provided in Exhibit 99.1, which is a press release dated January 31, 2017, and attached to this 8-K filing. Investors should review this press release for specific financial data.

Information furnished under Item 2.02, such as this financial results announcement, is generally not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not carry the same legal liabilities as 'filed' information unless explicitly stated otherwise.

The 8-K filing itself does not contain forward-looking guidance. However, the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) is likely to contain details on the company's performance and potentially its outlook or guidance for the upcoming fiscal year, which investors should consult.