Summary
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) filed an 8-K on October 24, 2018, to report its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2018. The primary purpose of this filing is to furnish a press release containing these results, which were announced on October 24, 2018. Investors should note that this information, as is customary for 8-K earnings releases, is furnished and not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it does not carry the same liability as formally filed documents. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it directs investors to the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) for comprehensive information on the company's performance. This press release would contain key metrics such as revenue, earnings per share, and segment performance, which are crucial for assessing Microsoft's operational and financial health during the reported quarter.
Key Highlights
- 1Microsoft Corp (MSFT) reported its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2018, via an 8-K filing on October 24, 2018.
- 2The filing serves to furnish a press release containing the company's quarterly earnings announcement.
- 3The press release (Exhibit 99.1) is the primary source for detailed financial performance data.
- 4Information furnished under Item 2.02 of an 8-K is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
- 5The report indicates the company is not an emerging growth company and has not elected to use the extended transition period for new accounting standards.
- 6The Chief Accounting Officer, Frank H. Brod, signed the filing.