Summary
Mondelēz International, Inc. (MDLZ) filed a Form 8-K on October 30, 2017, to announce its third-quarter 2017 earnings. The primary purpose of this filing is to furnish a press release containing the financial results and operational highlights for the quarter ended September 30, 2017. Investors should note that this information is furnished and not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it does not carry the same legal liabilities as a formally filed document, unless specifically incorporated by reference into a future filing. The press release, attached as Exhibit 99.1, is the key document for investors to review for detailed performance metrics, management commentary on results, and forward-looking statements. While the 8-K itself is brief, it serves as the official notification and accessibility mechanism for the detailed Q3 2017 earnings information.
Key Highlights
- 1Mondelēz International announced its third-quarter 2017 financial results via an 8-K filing on October 30, 2017.
- 2The filing primarily consists of a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing the Q3 2017 earnings.
- 3The furnished information is not considered "filed" for SEC liability purposes under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
- 4Investors should refer to Exhibit 99.1 for in-depth financial performance and operational details for the quarter ended September 30, 2017.
- 5The Chief Financial Officer, Brian T. Gladden, signed the report, indicating official company authorization.
- 6This filing serves as a formal announcement and public access point to the Q3 2017 earnings release.