Summary
Microsoft Corporation filed an 8-K report on January 26, 2017, to announce its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2016. The primary purpose of this filing was to furnish a press release containing these results, as required by SEC regulations for timely disclosure of material information. This report is crucial for investors as it provides a snapshot of the company's recent performance, allowing them to assess the financial health and operational success of Microsoft. While the 8-K itself is largely procedural, the attached press release contains the detailed financial figures and commentary that investors rely on to make informed decisions regarding their investment in the company.
Key Highlights
- 1The 8-K filing reports Microsoft's financial results for the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2016.
- 2The detailed financial results are provided in an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
- 3The filing itself is procedural, with the press release serving as the main source of investor information.
- 4This report allows investors to assess Microsoft's performance and financial condition as of and for the quarter.
- 5The information furnished under Item 2.02 is not considered 'filed' for liability purposes under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, but is material for investor awareness.
- 6The report includes standard corporate information such as the company's name, state of incorporation, SEC file number, and principal executive offices.