What are the key financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2022?

The 8-K filing does not contain the specific financial results. Investors need to refer to Exhibit 99.1, the press release dated April 26, 2022, which was furnished with this filing, for details on revenue, earnings per share, and other key performance indicators for the quarter.

Where can I find the actual financial numbers announced by Microsoft?

The actual financial numbers are located in the press release dated April 26, 2022, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

Is this 8-K filing legally considered 'filed' for liability purposes?

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information furnished in this report, including Exhibit 99.1, is generally not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it does not carry the same liability as formally filed information unless expressly incorporated into other filings.

What is the significance of the Inline XBRL data?

The Inline XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) data, included as part of the Cover Page Interactive Data File, is designed to make financial data more accessible and easily processed by investors and analysts for detailed analysis and comparison.

MSFT 8-K: Earnings & Results

Summary

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) filed an 8-K on April 26, 2022, primarily to furnish their press release announcing financial results for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2022. While this filing itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it directs investors to the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the specific results. This is a standard procedure for reporting earnings. Investors should review the furnished press release for critical information regarding the company's performance during the quarter, including revenue, earnings per share, and segment-specific growth. The filing also includes the cover page interactive data file in Inline XBRL format, which is designed to facilitate easier analysis of the financial data.

Key Highlights

1Microsoft filed an 8-K on April 26, 2022, to report its financial results.
2The report's primary purpose is to furnish the press release detailing the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2022 results.
3Specific financial figures are contained within the press release (Exhibit 99.1), not directly in the 8-K filing itself.
4The filing includes the Cover Page Interactive Data File in Inline XBRL format for data analysis.
5This filing is a standard procedural release of earnings information.
6Investors are directed to the press release for a comprehensive overview of the quarter's financial performance.

MICROSOFT CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 26, 2022)

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