Summary
This 8-K filing from Microsoft Corporation, filed on January 24, 2008, primarily serves to furnish a press release detailing the company's financial results for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2007. Investors should note that this filing itself does not contain the detailed financial results but directs to an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for this information. The filing is procedural, ensuring that the market has official access to the quarterly earnings announcement.
Key Highlights
- 1Microsoft Corporation filed a Form 8-K on January 24, 2008.
- 2The primary purpose of the filing is to report the company's financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2007.
- 3The detailed financial results are provided in an attached press release, Exhibit 99.1.
- 4The filing acts as a formal notification to the SEC and the public regarding the earnings release.
- 5Information furnished under Item 2.02 is generally not considered 'filed' for liability purposes under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to Microsoft Corporation's financial results for the fiscal quarter that ended on December 31, 2007, through an accompanying press release.
The actual financial results are detailed in the press release issued by Microsoft Corporation on January 24, 2008, which is provided as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.
No, this 8-K filing itself does not contain the detailed financial statements. It primarily references and furnishes the press release (Exhibit 99.1) where those details are presented.
This means that while the information is publicly disclosed, it is not subject to the same level of legal liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as if it were formally 'filed' with the SEC. This is common for earnings press releases furnished via 8-K.