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MONOLITHIC POWER SYSTEMS INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 24, 2013)

Filed October 24, 2013For Securities:MPWR

Summary

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPWR) filed an 8-K report on October 24, 2013, to announce its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2013. The filing primarily consists of a press release detailing these results, which is attached as an exhibit. Investors should note that this information is furnished and not deemed "filed" with the SEC, meaning it doesn't carry the same legal implications as a formally filed document under Section 18 of the Exchange Act unless specifically incorporated into other SEC filings. While the specific financial figures are within the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1), the core purpose of this 8-K is to provide timely disclosure of MPWR's operational and financial performance for the period. Investors interested in the company's performance in Q3 2013 should refer to the attached press release for detailed revenue, profitability, and other key financial metrics. The report confirms the date of the earnings announcement and designates the Chief Financial Officer as the authorized signatory.

Key Highlights

  • 1MPWR filed an 8-K on October 24, 2013, reporting Q3 2013 financial results.
  • 2The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) with detailed Q3 2013 financial performance.
  • 3Information is furnished, not "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, limiting liability.
  • 4The event date reported is October 23, 2013, with the filing occurring on October 24, 2013.
  • 5The press release provides key operational and financial metrics for the quarter ended September 30, 2013.
  • 6Meera Rao, Chief Financial Officer, signed the report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce and provide investors with Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.'s financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2013, through an attached press release.

The detailed financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, are contained within the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, the information under Item 2.02 and the attached exhibit are considered "furnished" rather than "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it generally does not carry the same legal implications or liability as formally filed information, unless specifically incorporated by reference into other SEC filings.

The event date of October 23, 2013, likely represents the date the press release detailing the financial results was issued or approved for release, with the 8-K filing following immediately on October 24, 2013, to make this information public record.