Summary
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) filed an 8-K on October 23, 2019, primarily to report its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2019. The company issued a press release on October 23, 2019, detailing these results, which is furnished as an exhibit to this filing. Investors should note that this information is furnished and not deemed "filed" for regulatory purposes, meaning it doesn't carry the same liability under Section 18 of the Exchange Act and won't be automatically incorporated into future SEC filings unless explicitly referenced. While the 8-K itself doesn't contain the detailed financial figures, it directs investors to the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the specific performance metrics. This is a standard procedure for companies to disseminate quarterly earnings information in a timely manner. Investors relying on this report should refer to the press release for in-depth analysis of revenue, earnings, segment performance, and forward-looking guidance.
Key Highlights
- 1Microsoft Corp (MSFT) announced its fiscal Q1 2020 (ended September 30, 2019) financial results via an 8-K filing.
- 2The press release detailing the financial results is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K.
- 3The filing's primary purpose is to provide public access to the company's quarterly earnings announcement.
- 4Information furnished in this 8-K is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
- 5This means the furnished information is not subject to the liabilities of that section and is not automatically incorporated into other SEC filings.
- 6Investors seeking detailed financial performance, including revenue, earnings, and segment data, should consult the press release (Exhibit 99.1).