Summary
Microsoft Corporation filed an 8-K on January 31, 2018, to announce its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2017. The report itself is primarily a cover for a press release, which contains the detailed financial performance information. Investors should refer to the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specifics on revenue, earnings, segment performance, and forward-looking statements. This filing indicates that Microsoft is providing its quarterly earnings update, a standard event for publicly traded companies. The key takeaways for investors will be contained within the press release regarding the company's operational and financial condition during the reported quarter. Investors should pay close attention to growth trends in Microsoft's key business segments such as cloud (Azure, Office 365), personal computing, and productivity and business processes.
Key Highlights
- 1Microsoft Corporation filed an 8-K on January 31, 2018, announcing financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2017.
- 2The 8-K report itself is a furnishing of a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the financial results.
- 3Investors should consult Exhibit 99.1 for detailed financial performance information, including revenue, earnings, and segment results.
- 4The filing is made 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.
- 5The report was signed by Frank H. Brod, Corporate Vice President, Finance and Administration; Chief Accounting Officer.
- 6The event date for the announcement was January 30, 2018, with the filing date being January 31, 2018.