Summary
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) filed an 8-K on October 18, 2012, to report its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2012. The filing itself primarily serves to attach the press release containing these results, which was issued on the same day. This 8-K does not contain extensive narrative analysis from the company but directs investors to the accompanying press release for detailed financial performance information. Investors should review the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for critical insights into Microsoft's revenue, profit, and any segment-specific performance trends during that quarter. This includes understanding how various business divisions, such as Windows, Office, and Server and Tools, contributed to the overall financial picture. The filing's importance lies in its official notification of these results, making the detailed press release the primary source for understanding the company's operational and financial condition at that time.
Key Highlights
- 1Microsoft announced its financial results for the fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2012, via an 8-K filing on October 18, 2012.
- 2The primary purpose of the 8-K filing was to furnish a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed financial results.
- 3The filing directs investors to the press release for information on the company's financial condition and results of operations for the reported quarter.
- 4The press release, though not included verbatim in the 8-K text, is the crucial document for understanding Microsoft's performance during the specified period.
- 5The information provided is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 liability, nor incorporated into other filings unless explicitly referenced.
- 6The report was signed by Frank H. Brod, Corporate Vice President, Finance and Administration, and Chief Accounting Officer.