8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

Meta Platforms, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 23, 2012)

Filed October 23, 2012For Securities:META

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by Facebook, Inc. (now Meta Platforms, Inc.) on October 23, 2012, primarily serves to announce the release of its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012. The company issued a press release detailing these results and scheduled a conference call for investors to discuss the figures. This report is crucial for investors as it provides the latest financial performance data, allowing for an assessment of the company's operational health and growth trajectory following its initial public offering. Investors should pay close attention to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific revenue, profit, user growth, and any forward-looking statements. The filing also notes the use of non-GAAP financial measures, a common practice in the tech industry, and directs readers to a reconciliation with GAAP measures provided in the press release. This information is key to understanding the underlying business performance independent of accounting adjustments.

Key Highlights

  • 1Facebook announced its third-quarter 2012 financial results via press release on October 23, 2012.
  • 2A conference call for investors was scheduled to discuss these financial results.
  • 3The filing includes a press release dated October 23, 2012, as an exhibit (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 4The report confirms the company's principal executive offices are located in Menlo Park, California.
  • 5Facebook stated it would be referencing non-GAAP financial information in its earnings announcement and call.
  • 6A reconciliation of non-GAAP to GAAP financial measures is provided within the accompanying press release.
  • 7The information furnished in the 8-K is generally not considered 'filed' for Section 18 liability purposes unless specifically incorporated into other filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this Form 8-K filing is to formally announce Facebook's financial results for the third quarter of 2012 and to provide investors with access to the press release and scheduled conference call where these results will be discussed.

The specific financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2012, are detailed in the press release dated October 23, 2012, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

Yes, the filing explicitly states that Facebook will be referencing non-GAAP financial information in its earnings announcement and conference call. It also directs investors to the press release for a reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to the nearest comparable GAAP financial measures.

No, this Form 8-K is not a filing of audited financial statements itself. It is primarily an announcement of financial results, with the press release serving as the primary disclosure document for the quarter's performance. Audited financials are typically found in the company's quarterly (10-Q) or annual (10-K) reports.