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MICROSOFT CORP 8-K Report (Feb 6, 2004)

Filed February 6, 2004For Securities:MSFT

Summary

This 8-K filing by Microsoft Corporation, dated February 6, 2004, primarily serves as a disclosure under Regulation FD and includes financial statements formatted in XBRL. The key information presented consists of consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2003, and December 31, 2003, along with related statements of income, cash flows, and stockholders' equity for the three and six months ended December 31, 2002 and 2003. It is crucial for investors to note that these financial statements are presented for illustrative purposes only and are explicitly stated as not being the official, publicly filed financial statements. The company makes no representation regarding the accuracy or completeness of this XBRL-formatted data, and it should not be used for investment decisions. The filing also clarifies that the information contained herein is not considered "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, nor is it incorporated by reference into other filings.

Key Highlights

  • 1Disclosure of Microsoft's consolidated financial position as of June 30, 2003, and December 31, 2003.
  • 2Presentation of unaudited interim financial results for the three and six months ended December 31, 2002 and 2003.
  • 3Inclusion of consolidated statements of income, cash flows, and stockholders' equity for the specified periods.
  • 4Financial statements are presented in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) format.
  • 5Explicit disclaimer that the provided financial statements are for illustrative purposes only and not official filings.
  • 6Statement that the presented financial information is not to be used for investment purposes.
  • 7Clarification that the report's content is not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to disclose consolidated financial statements in XBRL format for illustrative purposes and to comply with Regulation FD. It provides a snapshot of Microsoft's financial position and recent performance but explicitly states it is not an official filing and should not be used for investment decisions.

No, the filing clearly states that the consolidated balance sheets and related statements of income, cash flows, and stockholders' equity are presented for 'illustration purposes only.' They are not the official publicly filed financial statements, and the company disclaims any representation of accuracy or completeness. Therefore, these statements should not be used for investment purposes.

The financial statements include consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2003, and December 31, 2003. They also cover the consolidated statements of income, cash flows, and stockholders' equity for the three and six months ended December 31, 2002, and December 31, 2003.

XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) is a digital format for financial reporting. Its inclusion indicates Microsoft's exploration or use of this technology for presenting financial data. However, given the disclaimer in this filing, investors should be cautious and rely on officially filed financial statements for analytical purposes.