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MICROSOFT CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 19, 2012)

Filed July 19, 2012For Securities:MSFT

Summary

Microsoft Corporation filed a Form 8-K on July 19, 2012, to report its financial results for the fiscal quarter and year ended June 30, 2012. The filing primarily consists of a press release (Exhibit 99.1) that details the company's performance during this period. Investors should refer to this press release for specific financial figures, including revenue, net income, and earnings per share, as well as any forward-looking statements or strategic commentary provided by management. The report indicates that the information is furnished and not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act, which means it does not carry the same liability as a formally filed document. However, it serves as the official notification of the company's latest financial outcomes, making the accompanying press release the critical document for understanding Microsoft's financial condition and operational results as of that date.

Key Highlights

  • 1Microsoft announced its financial results for the fiscal quarter and year ended June 30, 2012.
  • 2The primary content of the 8-K is a press release detailing these financial results.
  • 3The press release (Exhibit 99.1) is furnished, not filed, meaning it's for informational purposes and generally not subject to Section 18 liability.
  • 4Investors need to review the furnished press release for specific financial data and management commentary.
  • 5The filing date is July 19, 2012, with the earliest event reported being July 18, 2012.
  • 6The report confirms the company's principal executive offices are located in Redmond, Washington.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this Form 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to Microsoft Corporation's financial results for the fiscal quarter and full year that concluded on June 30, 2012. It includes the press release detailing these results.

The detailed financial information is contained within the press release, Exhibit 99.1, which is furnished as part of this 8-K filing. Investors should consult this press release for specific figures on revenue, earnings, and other financial metrics.

No, according to the filing, the information furnished in this 8-K, including the press release, is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not subject Microsoft to the same liabilities as formally filed documents, though it serves as an important disclosure.

This report covers the financial results for Microsoft's fiscal quarter and the entire fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2012.