8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

MICROSOFT CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 27, 2017)

Filed April 27, 2017For Securities:MSFT

Summary

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) filed an 8-K on April 27, 2017, primarily to report its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2017. The company issued a press release detailing these results, which is furnished as an exhibit to this filing. This 8-K serves as the official notification of the company's performance during the reported period. Investors should refer to the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed financial figures, operational achievements, and management commentary. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial metrics, it directs stakeholders to the attached press release. This press release would typically include key performance indicators such as revenue, earnings per share, and segment-specific performance, providing crucial insights into Microsoft's business trajectory, including growth in cloud services and the impact of its various product lines on overall financial health. Investors are advised to review Exhibit 99.1 for a comprehensive understanding of the company's financial condition and operational results for the quarter.

Key Highlights

  • 1Microsoft filed an 8-K on April 27, 2017, to report its Q4 FY17 financial results (quarter ended March 31, 2017).
  • 2The core of the filing is the press release (Exhibit 99.1) announcing the company's financial and operational performance for the period.
  • 3This filing serves as official notice and directs investors to the press release for detailed financial information.
  • 4The information furnished is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 liability, a standard disclaimer for 8-K filings containing earnings releases.
  • 5Investors need to examine the accompanying press release for specific revenue, EPS, and segment performance figures.
  • 6The filing does not incorporate the press release by reference into other SEC filings unless specifically stated.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and provide access to Microsoft's financial results for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2017. It includes a press release that contains the detailed financial performance and operational highlights for that period.

The actual financial results are contained within the press release, furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to Exhibit 99.1 for detailed figures on revenue, earnings, and other financial metrics.

The disclaimer indicates that the information provided in this 8-K, specifically the earnings press release, is being furnished and not officially 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means that while it's publicly disclosed, it does not carry the same liability for potential misstatements as formally 'filed' documents, although it is still crucial for investor analysis.

This specific 8-K filing primarily reports on past results via the press release. Any forward-looking statements, guidance, or outlook would be included within the content of the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1), which investors should carefully review.