8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

MICROSOFT CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 20, 2011)

Filed October 20, 2011For Securities:MSFT

Summary

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) filed an 8-K report on October 20, 2011, to announce its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2011. The report primarily serves to furnish the press release detailing these earnings. Investors can find the comprehensive financial performance data, including revenue, profit, and segment-specific information, within the press release itself, which is included as an exhibit. This filing is a standard procedure for publicly traded companies to promptly inform the market about their quarterly performance. While the 8-K itself is a brief document, it directs stakeholders to the detailed financial disclosure provided in the accompanying press release. Investors should review Exhibit 99.1 for a thorough understanding of Microsoft's financial health and operational results for the specified period.

Key Highlights

  • 1Microsoft Corporation filed an 8-K on October 20, 2011, reporting financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2011.
  • 2The core of the filing is the press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed financial performance for the quarter.
  • 3This report is a standard disclosure mechanism for earnings announcements.
  • 4The 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial results, but rather references the attached press release for them.
  • 5Investors are directed to Exhibit 99.1 for information on revenue, profit, and other key financial metrics for the Q3 2011 period.
  • 6The filing is furnished, not filed, in accordance with SEC guidelines, meaning it does not carry the same liability as a fully 'filed' document under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce and provide access to Microsoft Corporation's financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2011, through an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).

The detailed financial results are provided in the press release issued by Microsoft Corporation on October 20, 2011, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. You will need to review Exhibit 99.1 for specific figures on revenue, earnings, and other financial data.

No, this 8-K filing itself does not contain the detailed financial statements. It serves as a notification and includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) which, in turn, contains the financial highlights and operational details for the quarter.

The information being 'furnished' under General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K means it is provided to the SEC but is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This generally limits the liability associated with the information contained within the furnished exhibit, while still making it accessible to investors.