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MICROSOFT CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 23, 2014)

Filed January 23, 2014For Securities:MSFT

Summary

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) filed an 8-K on January 23, 2014, to report its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2013. The filing primarily serves as a notification of the press release containing these results, which was also issued on January 23, 2014. This 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures but directs investors to the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) for that information. Investors seeking to understand Microsoft's performance during the quarter ending December 31, 2013, should refer to the press release furnished as part of this filing. This document is crucial for evaluating the company's operational and financial condition as reported by management, including key metrics and any forward-looking statements or management commentary provided in the press release.

Key Highlights

  • 1Microsoft Corporation filed an 8-K on January 23, 2014.
  • 2The filing announces financial results for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2013.
  • 3The primary purpose is to furnish a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed financial results.
  • 4The 8-K report itself does not contain the specific financial figures, but references the press release.
  • 5Information furnished under Item 2.02 is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 liability purposes.
  • 6This filing is important for investors to access the latest reported financial performance of Microsoft.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report and furnish Microsoft Corporation's financial results for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2013, by providing a press release containing these details.

The detailed financial results are not directly included in the 8-K filing itself. You should refer to Exhibit 99.1, which is the press release dated January 23, 2014, that was issued by Microsoft Corporation.

This 8-K filing, under Item 2.02, announces that financial results have been released. It directs investors to the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the actual financial figures, management commentary, and other relevant details.

According to General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information furnished under Item 2.02, including the press release, is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it generally does not subject the company to liability under that section.