8-KEarnings & ResultsRegulation FD

MERCADOLIBRE INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 20, 2009)

Filed January 20, 2009For Securities:MELI

Summary

MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI) filed a Form 8-K on January 20, 2009, to announce the release of selected summary statistical data for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2008. The filing primarily serves to furnish this information under Regulation FD, ensuring public disclosure alongside historical operational and financial results. While the 8-K itself doesn't contain detailed financial figures, it directs investors to an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for these specifics. This is a common practice for companies to disseminate important, unaudited performance metrics prior to a full financial report. Investors should note that this filing is for informational purposes regarding recent performance and does not represent a comprehensive financial statement or an amendment to previous filings. The information provided is subject to the limitations outlined in General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, meaning it is furnished rather than officially 'filed' for liability purposes under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act. The Chief Financial Officer, Nicolás Szekasy, signed the report, indicating an internal review of the disclosed information.

Key Highlights

  • 1MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI) issued a Form 8-K on January 20, 2009, to disclose financial and operational data.
  • 2The report pertains to the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.
  • 3The primary purpose of the filing is to satisfy Regulation FD disclosure requirements.
  • 4Detailed statistical data is provided in a press release attached as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 5The filing incorporates information by reference from the attached press release.
  • 6Information furnished in this 8-K is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 7The report was signed by CFO Nicolás Szekasy.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose selected summary statistical data for MercadoLibre's fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2008, in compliance with Regulation FD (Fair Disclosure).

The detailed financial and operational results are provided in the press release issued by MercadoLibre on January 20, 2009, which is attached to this 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.

No, according to General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this report, including the attached press release, is furnished and shall not be deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it subject to the liabilities of that section unless expressly incorporated by reference into a filing under the Securities Act of 1933.

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