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MONOLITHIC POWER SYSTEMS INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 29, 2010)

Filed April 29, 2010For Securities:MPWR

Summary

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPWR) filed an 8-K report on April 29, 2010, to announce its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010. This report primarily serves to furnish the press release and related information concerning the company's operational and financial performance during that period. Investors should note that this information, while publicly disclosed, is furnished and not deemed "filed" with the SEC, meaning it's not subject to the same liability provisions under Section 18 of the Exchange Act unless specifically incorporated by reference into other SEC filings. The core of this filing is the press release (Exhibit 99.1) which details MPWR's quarterly performance. While the 8-K itself does not contain the financial figures, it directs investors to the attached exhibit for a comprehensive overview of revenue, earnings, and other key financial metrics for the first quarter of 2010. This is a standard disclosure practice for companies to update stakeholders on their financial health and operational outcomes.

Key Highlights

  • 1MPWR filed an 8-K on April 29, 2010, reporting on Q1 2010 financial results.
  • 2The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing the financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2010.
  • 3The information furnished via this 8-K is not considered "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 4The report indicates that MPWR also held a conference call to discuss these financial results.
  • 5The company is headquartered in San Jose, California.
  • 6C. Richard Neely, Jr., Chief Financial Officer, signed the report.
  • 7The filing is a routine disclosure of quarterly financial performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce and provide access to Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.'s (MPWR) financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010, through an attached press release and to inform investors about a related conference call.

The actual financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2010, are detailed in the press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K report.

No, the information furnished under Item 2.02 of this 8-K and its exhibit are being furnished and shall not be deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor incorporated by reference into other filings, unless expressly stated.

C. Richard Neely, Jr., the Chief Financial Officer, is the principal financial and accounting officer responsible for this report.