Summary
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) filed an 8-K report on October 20, 2016, to announce its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2016. The filing primarily serves as a notification that a press release containing these results, dated October 20, 2016, has been issued. Investors should refer to Exhibit 99.1, the press release itself, for the detailed financial performance, operational highlights, and forward-looking statements from Microsoft for that quarter. This 8-K filing is a procedural document that incorporates by reference the more substantive earnings announcement. While the 8-K itself does not contain the financial figures, it directs investors to the official press release for crucial information regarding revenue, earnings per share, segment performance (such as Intelligent Cloud, Productivity and Business Processes, and More Personal Computing), and any strategic updates provided by management.
Key Highlights
- 1Microsoft Corporation filed an 8-K on October 20, 2016, to report its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2016.
- 2The primary purpose of this 8-K is to furnish a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed financial results.
- 3Investors are directed to the press release for specific financial figures, performance metrics, and management commentary.
- 4The filing is in accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, meaning the furnished information is not deemed 'filed' for liability purposes under Section 18 of the Exchange Act unless expressly incorporated into other filings.
- 5The press release likely covers key business segments and financial performance indicators for the period.
- 6The document confirms the date of the earnings announcement and the reporting period.