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MICROSOFT CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 24, 2013)

Filed January 24, 2013For Securities:MSFT

Summary

Microsoft Corporation filed a Form 8-K on January 24, 2013, to report its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2012. The report primarily served as a notification that a press release containing these results was issued on the same date. Investors should refer to the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed financial performance, including revenue, earnings, and segment-specific information. This filing is important as it provides a snapshot of Microsoft's performance during the specified quarter, which is crucial for understanding the company's ongoing financial health and operational trends. While the 8-K itself doesn't contain the detailed figures, it directs investors to the primary source document for this critical information, enabling them to make informed investment decisions.

Key Highlights

  • 1Microsoft Corporation filed an 8-K on January 24, 2013.
  • 2The filing announces the release of financial results for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2012.
  • 3The press release containing the financial results is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4This report serves as notification of the earnings release, with detailed financial data found in the accompanying press release.
  • 5The filing is made pursuant to Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits) of Form 8-K.
  • 6Information furnished under this 8-K, including the press release, is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this Form 8-K filing by Microsoft on January 24, 2013, is to formally announce and report the issuance of its financial results for the fiscal quarter that ended on December 31, 2012. The detailed financial information is contained within a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

The actual financial results for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2012, are detailed in the press release issued by Microsoft Corporation on January 24, 2013. This press release is provided as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing.

No, this Form 8-K filing itself does not contain the specific financial figures. It serves as a notification that a press release with those details has been issued. Investors need to review Exhibit 99.1, the press release, to find the exact revenue, profit, and other financial performance metrics for the quarter.

The statement that the information 'shall not be deemed to be 'filed'' means that it is being furnished to the SEC for informational purposes and does not carry the same legal liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as formally 'filed' documents. This is a common practice for earnings press releases included in 8-Ks.