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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce and provide investors with Microsoft Corporation's financial results for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2016, through an attached press release.
The detailed financial results, including revenue, earnings, and segment performance, are contained within the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.
Under General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information furnished in this report, including the press release, is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it generally does not carry the same level of liability as formally filed documents, although it remains important for investor disclosure.
This report covers the financial results for the fiscal quarter that ended on December 31, 2016.