8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

MICROSOFT CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 25, 2022)

Filed January 25, 2022For Securities:MSFT

Summary

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) filed an 8-K on January 25, 2022, to report its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2021. The key takeaway for investors is the release of this quarterly earnings information, which is typically accompanied by detailed financial performance metrics. While the 8-K itself is a procedural filing that references an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the actual results, it signals the company's performance during the period. Investors should refer to the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 for a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft's performance, including revenue, net income, earnings per share, and segment-specific results. This filing is crucial for assessing the company's operational strength, growth trends, and overall financial health as it pertains to the most recent fiscal quarter.

Key Highlights

  • 1Filing of an 8-K on January 25, 2022, to announce financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2021.
  • 2Key financial data and performance metrics are detailed in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 3The report serves as the official notification of the company's quarterly financial performance.
  • 4Information provided is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 liability purposes.
  • 5Investors are directed to the press release for specific operational and financial condition details.
  • 6Includes the Cover Page Interactive Data File in Inline XBRL format.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and furnish Microsoft's financial results for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2021, through an accompanying press release.

The detailed financial results, including revenue, net income, and earnings per share for the quarter ended December 31, 2021, are located in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, in accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this filing and its exhibit is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, which limits liability for forward-looking statements.

The 'Cover Page Interactive Data File' is an XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) document embedded within the filing. It contains specific financial data in a machine-readable format, making it easier for analysts and investors to extract and analyze the information.