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MICROSOFT CORP 8-K Report (Apr 28, 2004)

Filed April 28, 2004For Securities:MSFT

Summary

Microsoft Corporation filed an 8-K on April 28, 2004, to report on its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2004. The filing primarily serves to furnish investors with supplemental financial information and a transcript of a conference call webcast that discussed these results. While this 8-K does not contain new material event disclosures beyond the financial reporting, it provides investors with access to detailed financial data and management commentary to better understand the company's performance during the period. Key information is provided through Exhibits 99.1 (supplemental financial information) and 99.2 (conference call transcript). These documents are crucial for investors seeking to analyze Microsoft's operational performance, profitability, and any forward-looking statements or strategic insights shared by the company's management. It's important for investors to note that the information furnished under Item 12 is not considered "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, thus limiting liability, but it remains a valuable resource for performance assessment.

Key Highlights

  • 1Microsoft announced its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2004.
  • 2The 8-K filing includes supplemental financial information (Exhibit 99.1) provided on April 22, 2004.
  • 3A transcript of a conference call webcast discussing the financial results, including additional historical financial information, is also furnished (Exhibit 99.2).
  • 4The primary purpose of this filing is to make these financial details and management commentary accessible to investors.
  • 5The information furnished is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it does not carry the same legal liability.
  • 6Investors are directed to the exhibits for a comprehensive understanding of the company's financial condition and results for the reported quarter.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing itself does not contain the specific financial figures. Instead, it directs investors to supplemental financial information provided in Exhibit 99.1 and a transcript of a conference call in Exhibit 99.2, which were released on April 22, 2004, detailing the financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2004.

When information is furnished and not "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, it means the company is providing the information to the SEC for public access but is not subject to the same stringent liability provisions as if it were formally filed. This means the company is generally protected from liability for misstatements or omissions in that furnished information under Section 18, although other securities laws may still apply.

The actual financial results and detailed analysis for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2004, can be found by reviewing Exhibit 99.1 (Supplemental financial information) and Exhibit 99.2 (Transcript of conference call webcast) attached to this 8-K filing.

This particular 8-K filing (Item 12) is focused solely on reporting financial results and related commentary. It does not appear to disclose any new material business developments or strategic changes beyond what was discussed in the context of the financial performance for the quarter.