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MONOLITHIC POWER SYSTEMS INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 4, 2010)

Filed February 4, 2010For Securities:MPWR

Summary

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPWR) filed an 8-K on February 4, 2010, to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2009. The filing primarily serves to attach the press release detailing these results and the accompanying conference call. Investors seeking specific financial performance metrics, revenue figures, profitability, and future guidance will need to refer to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) attached to this filing. The report indicates that the company held a conference call to discuss these results. While the 8-K itself does not contain the financial figures, it is the official notification mechanism for making these important updates available to the public. Investors should carefully review the attached press release for a comprehensive understanding of MPWR's performance during the reported periods and any forward-looking statements made by management.

Key Highlights

  • 1MPWR filed an 8-K on February 4, 2010, to report Q4 and full-year 2009 financial results.
  • 2The earliest event reported is December 31, 2009.
  • 3The filing's primary purpose is to provide access to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) announcing financial results.
  • 4A conference call was held to discuss the financial results.
  • 5The information furnished is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 of the 1934 Act purposes.
  • 6The Chief Financial Officer, C. Richard Neely, Jr., signed the report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.'s financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2009, by attaching the press release that contains these details.

The specific financial results, including revenue, profitability, and any management commentary or guidance, are located in the press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K report. You will need to access that exhibit for detailed financial figures.

While the 8-K filing itself does not directly contain detailed financial figures or forward-looking statements, these would typically be found in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) and discussed during the associated conference call. Investors should review Exhibit 99.1 for any such information.

This means that the information provided under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and the attached exhibit are not subject to the same liability provisions under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as information that is formally 'filed'. However, it is still important disclosure information for investors.