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MICROSOFT CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 27, 2011)

Filed January 27, 2011For Securities:MSFT

Summary

Microsoft Corporation filed an 8-K report on January 27, 2011, to announce its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2010. This filing primarily serves to furnish the accompanying press release, which contains the detailed financial performance for the period. Investors should refer to this press release for specific figures related to revenue, net income, earnings per share, and segment performance. The report itself is a procedural filing to make these results publicly accessible and compliant with SEC regulations. While the 8-K itself does not contain the full financial statements or management commentary, it directs investors to the furnished press release for a comprehensive overview of the company's operational and financial condition during the reported quarter. This proactive disclosure is a standard practice for publicly traded companies to keep stakeholders informed of their latest financial achievements and any significant business developments that may have impacted their performance.

Key Highlights

  • 1Microsoft filed an 8-K on January 27, 2011, to report on its fiscal second-quarter 2011 financial results.
  • 2The primary purpose of the filing is to furnish a press release announcing the financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2010.
  • 3Investors are directed to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed financial performance data.
  • 4The 8-K filing itself is procedural and does not contain the in-depth financial statements or management discussion.
  • 5This filing ensures compliance with SEC reporting requirements for material company events.
  • 6The information furnished is not considered 'filed' for liability purposes under Section 18 of the Exchange Act unless expressly incorporated by reference into other filings.

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 ended December 31, 2010, by furnishing the related press release.

The actual financial results, including detailed revenue, net income, and earnings per share, are contained within the press release dated January 27, 2011, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, the 8-K filing itself primarily serves to provide notice and furnish the press release. The detailed financial statements and management's discussion of results are found within the press release, not directly in the 8-K document.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information furnished in this report, including the press release, is generally not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and therefore, is not subject to the liability provisions of that section, unless expressly incorporated by reference into other SEC filings.