Summary
This 8-K filing by Facebook, Inc. (precursor to Meta Platforms, Inc.) on January 29, 2014, primarily announces the upcoming release of financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2013. Investors should note that the company is using this 8-K to furnish its press release (Exhibit 99.1) which contains these results, and will hold a conference call to discuss them. The filing also highlights Facebook's reliance on its investor.fb.com website for disclosing material non-public information and complying with Regulation FD, indicating a commitment to transparency in its investor communications.
Key Highlights
- 1Facebook, Inc. is releasing its Q4 and Full Year 2013 financial results on January 29, 2014.
- 2The press release containing these financial results is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.
- 3A conference call will be held to discuss the financial results.
- 4The company is utilizing non-GAAP financial measures and provides reconciliations to GAAP measures within the press release.
- 5Facebook emphasizes the use of its investor.fb.com website for disclosing material non-public information.
- 6Information furnished via press release is not considered 'filed' for certain legal purposes, but is provided for informational benefit.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce that Facebook, Inc. is releasing its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2013, and to furnish the press release containing these results (Exhibit 99.1).
The detailed financial results are located in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. The company will also discuss these results on a conference call.
Yes, Facebook is using non-GAAP financial measures in its press release and conference call. A reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to the nearest comparable GAAP financial measures is provided within the press release.
Facebook uses its investor.fb.com website as a primary channel for disclosing material non-public information and for fulfilling its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD.