Summary
This 8-K filing by Facebook, Inc. (now Meta Platforms, Inc.) on November 2, 2016, primarily serves to announce the company's financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2016. The key information is presented in a press release (Exhibit 99.1) which was issued on November 2, 2016, and discussed during a conference call. Investors should note that the company is referencing non-GAAP financial measures alongside GAAP figures, with a reconciliation provided in the press release. This filing indicates the company's continued use of its investor relations website, newsroom website, and Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook page for disclosing material non-public information, adhering to Regulation FD.
Key Highlights
- 1Facebook, Inc. announced its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2016, via press release and conference call.
- 2The press release containing the financial results is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.
- 3The company referenced non-GAAP financial information, with reconciliations to GAAP provided in the press release.
- 4Disclosure of material non-public information and compliance with Regulation FD are managed through investor.fb.com, newsroom.fb.com, and Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook Page.
- 5The information furnished under Item 2.02 is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, limiting liability but also requiring careful review of the furnished press release for specific details.
Frequently Asked Questions
The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose Facebook, Inc.'s financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2016, through an accompanying press release and to announce a related conference call.
The detailed financial results are contained within the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to this press release for specific figures and commentary on the company's performance.
Yes, Facebook, Inc. uses non-GAAP financial measures in its reporting. A reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP financial results is provided within the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Facebook utilizes its investor relations website (investor.fb.com), its newsroom website (newsroom.fb.com), and Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook Page to disclose material non-public information, ensuring compliance with Regulation FD.