Summary
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) filed an 8-K on October 23, 2014, to report its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2014. The report itself is primarily a cover filing, with the substantive details of the financial results contained within an accompanying press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1. Investors should refer to the press release for specific figures related to revenue, earnings, and segment performance. This filing serves as notification of the release of that information and its availability to the public, allowing investors to assess the company's recent operational and financial performance and make informed investment decisions.
Key Highlights
- 1Microsoft filed an 8-K on October 23, 2014, reporting financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2014.
- 2The key financial details are contained in a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
- 3The filing is a procedural notification of the release of quarterly financial information.
- 4Investors need to consult the provided press release for specific performance metrics and commentary.
- 5This 8-K does not contain the detailed financial tables within the filing itself, but directs readers to the external press release.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Microsoft Corporation's financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2014. The detailed financial information is provided in an attached press release.
The specific financial results, including revenue, earnings, and segment performance for the quarter ended September 30, 2014, are located in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.
No, this 8-K filing does not contain the full financial statements within the document itself. It serves as notification that a press release with the financial results has been issued, and that press release is included as an exhibit.
The event date (October 22, 2014) indicates when the event being reported (the release of financial results) occurred or was announced. The filing date (October 23, 2014) is when Microsoft submitted this 8-K report to the SEC, fulfilling its disclosure requirements.