8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

MICROSOFT CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 26, 2006)

Filed January 26, 2006For Securities:MSFT

Summary

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) filed an 8-K on January 26, 2006, to report its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2005. The core of this filing is the press release announcing these results, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1. Investors should note that the information provided in this 8-K, including the attached press release, is furnished and not deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act, meaning it does not carry the same liability as a formally filed document. This is a standard procedure for reporting earnings via press release and provides key financial performance indicators for the period. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it directs investors to the accompanying press release for the specifics of Microsoft's performance during the December 2005 quarter. This includes revenue, net income, and earnings per share, which are critical metrics for assessing the company's operational success and financial health. Investors seeking to understand Microsoft's performance during this period should refer to the content of Exhibit 99.1 for a comprehensive overview of the company's financial condition and results of operations.

Key Highlights

  • 1Microsoft Corporation filed an 8-K on January 26, 2006, to announce its financial results for the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2005.
  • 2The primary purpose of the filing is to furnish a press release containing the company's quarterly financial results.
  • 3The press release, dated January 26, 2006, is included as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing.
  • 4Information furnished in this 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is not considered "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 5This means the disclosed information, while important for investors, is subject to different liability provisions than formally filed financial statements.
  • 6Investors are directed to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed financial performance data for the quarter.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Microsoft Corporation's financial results for the fiscal quarter that ended on December 31, 2005. It serves as a formal notification to investors and the market about the company's performance during that period.

The actual financial results for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2005, are detailed in the press release issued by Microsoft Corporation on January 26, 2006. 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 in this report, including the attached press release, is furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it is not subject to the same liability provisions as documents that are formally filed with the SEC.

Exhibit 99.1 is the press release dated January 26, 2006, issued by Microsoft Corporation. It contains the company's financial results and other relevant information for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2005.