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MONOLITHIC POWER SYSTEMS INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 2, 2011)

Filed August 2, 2011For Securities:MPWR

Summary

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPWR) filed an 8-K on August 2, 2011, to announce its financial results for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2011. The key information is contained within the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1, which provides details on the company's performance during the second quarter and the first half of the fiscal year. Investors should review this press release for specific revenue, profit, and earnings per share figures, as well as any forward-looking guidance or commentary provided by management regarding business outlook. It is important to note that the information furnished under Item 2.02 and its exhibit are not considered 'filed' for regulatory purposes, meaning they are not subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. However, this does not diminish the importance of the financial data for investors assessing the company's operational and financial condition. Investors are encouraged to access Exhibit 99.1 for the detailed financial results and any management commentary.

Key Highlights

  • 1MPWR filed an 8-K on August 2, 2011, to report Q2 and H1 2011 financial results.
  • 2The financial results are detailed in a press release attached as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 3The filing covers the financial performance for the periods ended June 30, 2011.
  • 4Information furnished under Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 is not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the 1934 Act.
  • 5Investors should consult Exhibit 99.1 for specific financial metrics and management commentary.
  • 6This report serves as notification of the release of Q2 and H1 2011 financial performance data.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.'s (MPWR) financial results for the second quarter and the first six months ended June 30, 2011, through an attached press release.

The detailed financial results for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2011, are provided in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, the information provided under Item 2.02 and its exhibit (the press release) is being 'furnished,' not 'filed.' This means it is not subject to the liabilities associated with Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, although investors should still consider it important for evaluating the company's performance.

These financial results cover the second quarter (three months ended June 30, 2011) and the first six months (six months ended June 30, 2011) of the fiscal year.