8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

Meta Platforms, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 26, 2012)

Filed July 26, 2012For Securities:META

Summary

This 8-K filing from Facebook, Inc. (now Meta Platforms, Inc.) on July 26, 2012, primarily serves to announce the release of their financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2012. The company issued a press release detailing these results and planned to hold a conference call to discuss them further. This is a standard disclosure following a quarterly earnings announcement and is crucial for investors to assess the company's performance, revenue growth, and profitability. The filing also notes the use of non-GAAP financial measures, with a reconciliation provided in the accompanying press release, which is a common practice to offer a clearer view of operational performance. For investors, this report is the gateway to understanding Facebook's financial health and operational momentum during that period. It signifies a key moment for shareholders and potential investors to evaluate the company's trajectory post-IPO, examining key metrics like user growth, advertising revenue, and overall financial condition. The inclusion of a press release as an exhibit provides direct insight into management's commentary and the specific financial figures being highlighted.

Key Highlights

  • 1Facebook, Inc. announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2012.
  • 2A press release detailing the Q2 2012 financial results was issued on July 26, 2012.
  • 3The company scheduled a conference call to discuss the financial results.
  • 4The filing confirms the use of non-GAAP financial information, with reconciliations provided.
  • 5The press release containing the financial results is furnished as an exhibit (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 6This report is a standard disclosure following the company's quarterly earnings announcement.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide investors with access to Facebook's financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2012, through an accompanying press release and a scheduled conference call.

The detailed financial results are primarily available in the press release dated July 26, 2012, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

This specific 8-K filing itself is primarily an announcement of historical financial results. While the accompanying press release and conference call may contain forward-looking statements or guidance, they are not explicitly detailed within the text of the 8-K form itself, other than the announcement of the conference call.

When information is "furnished" under Item 2.02, it means it is being provided to the SEC for informational purposes but is not considered "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act. This generally means the company may have less liability if the furnished information turns out to be inaccurate, compared to information that is officially "filed."