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MERCADOLIBRE INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 6, 2009)

Filed May 6, 2009For Securities:MELI

Summary

MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI) filed an 8-K report on May 6, 2009, primarily to disclose its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009. The report itself does not contain the detailed financial figures but rather incorporates by reference a press release issued on the same date. This press release is the key document for investors seeking information on the company's performance during the period. The filing emphasizes that the information provided, including the press release, is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for liability purposes under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act, nor incorporated into other SEC filings unless expressly noted. This is a standard disclosure practice for earnings releases furnished under Form 8-K.

Key Highlights

  • 1MercadoLibre (MELI) filed an 8-K on May 6, 2009, to report its Q1 2009 financial results.
  • 2The 8-K incorporates by reference a press release issued on May 6, 2009, which contains the detailed earnings information.
  • 3The filing is for informational purposes regarding operations and financial condition (Item 2.02).
  • 4Regulation FD disclosure is also included, incorporating the information from Item 2.02 (Item 7.01).
  • 5The primary exhibit is the press release itself (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 6The company's principal executive offices are located in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
  • 7The report was signed by the CFO, Hernán Kazah.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing by MercadoLibre (MELI) on May 6, 2009, is to officially disclose the company's financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009. This is done by incorporating a press release issued on the same day.

The actual Q1 2009 financial results are not detailed directly within the 8-K filing itself. Instead, they are contained in the press release dated May 6, 2009, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K. Investors should refer to that press release for detailed figures and commentary.

According to the filing, the information provided, including the earnings press release, is furnished under Item 2.02 and Item 7.01. This means it is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it automatically incorporated into other SEC filings. This limits the company's liability related to this specific disclosure.

The 'Regulation FD Disclosure' (Item 7.01) means the company is ensuring that material non-public information is broadly disseminated to the public, as required by Regulation Fair Disclosure. In this case, it incorporates the information from the earnings press release to comply with this regulation.