8-KEarnings & Results

MICROSOFT CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 21, 2004)

Filed October 21, 2004For Securities:MSFT

Summary

Microsoft Corporation filed a Form 8-K on October 21, 2004, to report its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2004. The filing includes a press release that details the company's performance during the period. Investors can refer to this press release for specific figures on revenue, profitability, and any forward-looking statements or business segment performance. This report serves as the official notification of these financial results to the market. While the 8-K itself is a formal reporting document, the core financial details and management commentary are contained within the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1). Investors seeking to understand Microsoft's operational and financial condition for the quarter should review this press release for a comprehensive overview.

Key Highlights

  • 1Microsoft Corporation filed a Form 8-K on October 21, 2004.
  • 2The filing announced financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2004.
  • 3A press release detailing these financial results was issued on October 21, 2004.
  • 4The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing.
  • 5The report is in accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 6The information furnished is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, preventing automatic liability incorporation.
  • 7The CFO, John G. Connors, signed the report on behalf of Microsoft Corporation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce Microsoft Corporation's financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2004. It also serves to furnish the accompanying press release that contains the detailed financial information.

The specific financial details, including revenue, profit, and other performance metrics for the quarter ended September 30, 2004, are provided in the press release issued by Microsoft on October 21, 2004. This press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing.

No, according to General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information furnished in this report, including Exhibit 99.1, is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it generally does not subject the company to liability under that specific section, nor is it automatically incorporated by reference into other filings unless expressly stated.

John G. Connors, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Microsoft Corporation, signed this 8-K report on behalf of the company.