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MERCADOLIBRE INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 12, 2008)

Filed November 12, 2008For Securities:MELI

Summary

MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI) filed an 8-K on November 12, 2008, to report its financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2008. The report primarily serves to furnish a press release detailing these earnings, which was issued on November 11, 2008. Investors should note that information furnished under Item 2.02 and 7.01 of this 8-K is not considered "filed" for liability purposes under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, unless specifically incorporated by reference into a future filing. This filing indicates that the company is adhering to its reporting obligations by providing timely updates on its financial performance. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it directs stakeholders to the accompanying press release for information on the company's operational and financial condition as of and for the third quarter of 2008. Investors are encouraged to review the referenced press release for specifics regarding revenue, profitability, and other key performance indicators.

Key Highlights

  • 1Filing of an 8-K on November 12, 2008, to report financial results.
  • 2Press release regarding Q3 2008 earnings issued on November 11, 2008.
  • 3Information furnished under Item 2.02 and 7.01 is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 liability.
  • 4The filing serves as a reference point to the company's Q3 2008 earnings press release.
  • 5Chief Financial Officer, Nicolás Szekasy, signed the report.
  • 6The report confirms MercadoLibre, Inc.'s jurisdiction of incorporation is Delaware.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report MercadoLibre, Inc.'s financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008. It incorporates by reference a press release issued on November 11, 2008, which contains the detailed earnings information.

The detailed Q3 2008 financial results are contained within the press release issued by MercadoLibre, Inc. on November 11, 2008. This press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, according to General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, information furnished under Item 2.02 and 7.01 (which includes the press release) is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, unless expressly incorporated by reference in a future filing.

The 8-K report was signed by Nicolás Szekasy, the Chief Financial Officer of MercadoLibre, Inc.