Summary
Motorola, Inc. (MSI) filed an 8-K on January 18, 2005, to report its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2004. The report itself is a brief filing, primarily serving to attach a press release containing the detailed financial information. Investors should refer to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specifics on revenue, earnings, and other key financial metrics. This filing indicates the company is adhering to its reporting obligations and providing timely updates to the market regarding its performance.
Key Highlights
- 1Motorola, Inc. reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2004.
- 2The 8-K filing's primary purpose was to furnish the press release detailing these results.
- 3The press release, attached as Exhibit 99.1, contains the substantive financial information investors would need to analyze performance.
- 4The filing confirms the date of the earliest event reported as January 18, 2005.
- 5Motorola, Inc. is a Delaware-incorporated entity with its principal executive offices in Schaumburg, Illinois.
- 6The report was signed by Steven J. Strobel, Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller.
- 7The filing adheres to SEC regulations for current reports on Form 8-K, specifically Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition).
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Motorola, Inc.'s financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2004, by attaching the press release that contains this information.
The detailed financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2004, are provided in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.
This specific 8-K filing, as indicated by Item 2.02 and Item 9.01, is focused solely on reporting financial results. For operational announcements or significant business changes, investors would need to review other sections of SEC filings or separate 8-K filings if they occurred.
The disclaimer states that the information furnished under Item 2.02 is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it generally doesn't carry the same legal liability for misstatements or omissions as 'filed' information, though it must still be accurate. It also won't be automatically incorporated into future SEC filings unless specifically referenced.