Summary
This Form 8-K filing by Mondelez International, Inc. (MDLZ) on February 7, 2017, primarily serves to furnish their earnings press release for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2016. While the 8-K itself does not contain detailed financial results, it directs investors to the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) for this crucial information. Investors should refer to the provided press release for an understanding of the company's performance, including revenue, earnings per share, and any forward-looking guidance or commentary provided by management. The filing also clarifies that the information contained within the earnings press release, when furnished as part of this 8-K, will not be considered 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This is a standard disclosure to limit liability for forward-looking statements within the press release, and investors should be aware of this distinction when reviewing the provided financial data.
Key Highlights
- 1Mondelez International, Inc. (MDLZ) filed an 8-K on February 7, 2017.
- 2The primary purpose of the filing is to furnish the company's earnings press release for Q4 and FY 2016.
- 3The earnings press release, dated February 7, 2017, is included as Exhibit 99.1.
- 4Investors need to consult the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed financial results and commentary.
- 5The filing specifies that the furnished earnings information is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
- 6This designation implies limited liability for the disclosed forward-looking statements within the press release.
- 7Brian T. Gladden, EVP and CFO, signed the report, indicating official company acknowledgment of the disclosed information.