8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

MICROSOFT CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 18, 2012)

Filed October 18, 2012For Securities:MSFT

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to Microsoft's financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2012. It does this by furnishing a press release that contains the detailed financial information.

The actual financial results are detailed in the press release issued by Microsoft on October 18, 2012, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to that press release for specific figures and analysis.

This specific 8-K filing primarily serves to report past financial results and directs investors to the accompanying press release. While the press release may contain forward-looking statements or outlook information, the 8-K itself does not typically include detailed forward-looking analysis. Investors should carefully review the press release for any statements regarding future expectations.

When information is 'furnished' as part of an 8-K (like the press release here), it means the SEC is being notified of the information, but it does not carry the same legal liabilities under Section 18 of the Exchange Act as if it were 'filed' in the traditional sense. This is common practice for earnings press releases.