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MICROSOFT CORP 8-K Report (Oct 23, 2003)

Filed October 23, 2003For Securities:MSFT

Summary

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) filed a Form 8-K on October 23, 2003, primarily to announce its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2003. The report furnishes a press release containing these results, which is the key information for investors in this filing. While the full financial details are within the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), the 8-K serves as the official notification of their availability through the SEC. Investors should refer to the press release for specifics on revenue, profitability, and any segment performance. This filing does not introduce new strategic initiatives or material business developments beyond the routine reporting of quarterly financial performance, but it is crucial for understanding the company's operational and financial standing at that time.

Key Highlights

  • 1Microsoft Corporation filed an 8-K report on October 23, 2003.
  • 2The report announces the financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2003.
  • 3A press release detailing these financial results is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4The filing itself does not contain the detailed financial results but points to the press release for this information.
  • 5The Chief Financial Officer, John G. Connors, signed the report.
  • 6This filing serves as a formal notification of the company's quarterly financial performance announcement.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and make available Microsoft Corporation's financial results for the fiscal quarter that ended on September 30, 2003, through a furnished press release.

The detailed financial results are contained within the press release dated October 23, 2003, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, this particular 8-K filing is focused solely on the announcement of the company's quarterly financial results. It does not appear to contain any new strategic announcements or significant business updates beyond the financial performance.

The filing states that the information in this report (and by extension, the furnished press release) shall not be deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or otherwise subject to liability under that section, unless expressly incorporated by reference into a registration statement or other filing.