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Motorola Solutions, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 22, 2014)

Filed January 22, 2014For Securities:MSI

Summary

Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI) filed an 8-K on January 22, 2014, to report its financial results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2013. The filing primarily consists of a press release detailing these results. Investors should note that the information provided in this 8-K, including the attached press release, is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it carries a different legal implication regarding incorporation into other SEC filings. While the 8-K itself does not contain the specific financial figures, it directs readers to Exhibit 99.1, the press release, for the detailed performance metrics. Investors would need to refer to that exhibit to understand MSI's revenue, earnings, and any segment-specific performance for the reported periods. The filing confirms the date of the earnings announcement and provides standard corporate information.

Key Highlights

  • 1Motorola Solutions, Inc. announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2013.
  • 2The information was disseminated via a press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing.
  • 3The filing was made on January 22, 2014, with the earliest event reported on January 21, 2014.
  • 4This 8-K filing is primarily informational, referencing a separate press release for detailed financial data.
  • 5The furnished information under Item 2.02 is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 6The report confirms the company's incorporation in Delaware and provides its principal executive office address in Schaumburg, Illinois.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing by Motorola Solutions, Inc. is to officially announce and provide access to its financial results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended December 31, 2013. The detailed financial information is contained within an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).

The specific financial figures, such as revenue and earnings for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2013, are not detailed within the body of the 8-K itself. Investors must refer to Exhibit 99.1, which is the press release dated January 22, 2014, attached to this filing, to find these quantitative results.

When information is 'furnished' under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, it means the company is providing the information to the SEC, but it does not carry the same legal implications as information that is 'filed'. Specifically, 'furnished' information is generally not subject to the liability provisions of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it automatically incorporated by reference into the company's other SEC filings (like registration statements or other periodic reports) unless explicitly stated.