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Meta Platforms, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 27, 2016)

Filed January 27, 2016For Securities:META

Summary

This 8-K filing by Facebook, Inc. (now Meta Platforms, Inc.) on January 27, 2016, announces the release of their financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2015. The report primarily serves to furnish a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing these results and details of a subsequent conference call. Investors should note that the information furnished, including the press release, is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it carries less legal weight regarding accuracy unless specifically incorporated into other filings. The company also highlights its use of non-GAAP financial measures in its earnings release and conference call, with reconciliations provided in the press release. Facebook continues to utilize investor.fb.com and Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook Page for disclosing material non-public information, adhering to Regulation FD disclosure requirements. Investors should refer to the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the specific financial performance details, growth metrics, and forward-looking statements.

Key Highlights

  • 1Facebook, Inc. announced its Q4 and Full Year 2015 financial results via a press release furnished with this 8-K filing.
  • 2The filing was made on January 27, 2016, for the event date of January 26, 2016.
  • 3The press release (Exhibit 99.1) contains detailed financial results and information about an upcoming conference call.
  • 4Facebook is using non-GAAP financial measures, with reconciliations provided in the press release.
  • 5Information furnished under Item 2.02 (including Exhibit 99.1) is not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 6Facebook utilizes its investor website (investor.fb.com) and Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook Page for disclosing material non-public information.

Frequently Asked Questions

The detailed financial results are available in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, the information furnished under Item 2.02 and the accompanying press release are not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means they do not carry the same level of legal liability unless explicitly incorporated into other, formally filed documents.

Facebook uses non-GAAP financial measures, which are alternative metrics not calculated according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). These measures are often used to provide a clearer view of the company's operational performance by excluding certain items. A reconciliation to the nearest comparable GAAP measures is provided within the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for investor transparency.

Facebook utilizes its official investor relations website, investor.fb.com, and Mark Zuckerberg's personal Facebook Page as channels for disclosing material non-public information, ensuring compliance with Regulation FD.