Summary
This 8-K/A filing from Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) serves as an amendment to a previous report, clarifying the retirement of its Chief Financial Officer, John G. Connors. The earliest event reported is January 6, 2005, with the effective resignation date confirmed as March 31, 2005. This transition in a key executive role, particularly the CFO, is a significant event for investors as it impacts financial strategy, reporting, and overall corporate governance.
Key Highlights
- 1Amendment to a previous 8-K filing.
- 2John G. Connors, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), informed management of his intent to retire on January 6, 2005.
- 3Mr. Connors' resignation is effective March 31, 2005.
- 4The filing date is April 5, 2005.
- 5The earliest event reported dates back to January 6, 2005.
- 6This report addresses Item 5.02: Departure of Directors or Principal Officers.
Frequently Asked Questions
This 8-K/A filing is an amendment to a previous report and specifically announces the retirement of Microsoft's Chief Financial Officer, John G. Connors, providing clarification on the effective date of his resignation.
John G. Connors was the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Microsoft. The departure of a CFO is a significant event for investors as this role is critical for financial strategy, reporting accuracy, investor relations, and overall fiscal management of the company.
John G. Connors' resignation as Chief Financial Officer became effective on March 31, 2005.
An 8-K filing is used to report significant events that are of interest to shareholders, such as the departure of a principal officer. An 8-K/A filing is an amendment to a previously filed 8-K, used to correct information or provide additional details to a report that has already been submitted.