8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

MICROSOFT CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 21, 2016)

Filed April 21, 2016For Securities:MSFT

Summary

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) filed an 8-K on April 21, 2016, to report its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2016. The filing primarily references a press release, Exhibit 99.1, which contains the detailed financial outcomes for the period. Investors should refer to this press release for specific figures related to revenue, profitability, and segment performance, as the 8-K itself does not provide quantitative data but rather serves as a notification of the release of this information. This report signifies the official disclosure of Microsoft's performance for the quarter, offering insights into the company's operational health and financial condition. The key information for investors will be contained within the furnished press release, detailing performance across various business segments and providing forward-looking commentary that may impact future valuations.

Key Highlights

  • 1Microsoft filed an 8-K on April 21, 2016, announcing its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2016.
  • 2The 8-K filing's primary purpose was to furnish a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed financial results.
  • 3Investors need to consult Exhibit 99.1 for specific financial data, including revenue, earnings, and segment performance.
  • 4The filing itself does not contain the detailed financial statements or figures, but directs readers to the accompanying press release.
  • 5This report formally communicates Microsoft's financial performance for the specified quarter to the public and regulatory bodies.
  • 6No new material business events or strategic changes are reported directly within the 8-K form itself, beyond the financial results announcement.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing by Microsoft Corporation on April 21, 2016, is to officially announce and provide access to its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2016, through an accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1).

The actual financial numbers, including revenue, earnings, and segment details, are contained within the press release dated April 21, 2016, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. The 8-K itself serves as a notification and directs investors to that press release.

No, this particular 8-K filing is specifically focused on reporting the company's financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2016. It does not detail any new business operations or significant strategic shifts beyond what is communicated within the financial results press release.

According to General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information furnished in this report, including Exhibit 99.1, is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, unless specifically incorporated by reference into another filing.