Are the financial results in this report final?

No, the financial results presented in the press release furnished with this 8-K are preliminary. They have not been finalized or audited, and investors should not treat them as definitive.

What is the significance of the financial information not being 'filed'?

When financial information is 'furnished' rather than 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, it means the company is providing it for informational purposes but is not subject to the same level of liability for inaccuracies as if it were formally filed. The information will be incorporated into future filings where it will be considered 'filed'.

Who is Di Ma and why is his departure mentioned?

Di Ma was NVIDIA's Vice President of Operations. His departure is reported as a matter of corporate governance and management change as required by SEC regulations.

NVDA 8-K: Earnings & Results & Leadership Changes

Q: What is the primary purpose of this 8-K filing?

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce NVIDIA's preliminary financial results for its fourth quarter ended January 30, 2005, through a furnished press release. It also reports a change in corporate officers.

Summary

NVIDIA Corporation filed an 8-K report on February 2, 2005, to announce preliminary financial results for its fourth quarter ended January 30, 2005. The report mainly furnishes a press release detailing these preliminary results, which are not yet considered 'filed' for certain liability purposes. Investors should note that this filing is a preliminary update and the full, audited financial statements will be presented in subsequent filings. Additionally, the report discloses a change in executive personnel, specifically the departure of Di Ma, Vice President of Operations, effective January 31, 2005. This information, along with the preliminary financial performance, forms the core of this particular filing.

Key Highlights

1NVIDIA announced preliminary financial results for Q4 FY2005, ending January 30, 2005.
2The press release containing these preliminary results is furnished as part of the 8-K filing.
3The reported financial information is preliminary and not yet considered 'filed' for certain SEC liability provisions.
4Di Ma, Vice President of Operations, concluded his employment with NVIDIA on January 31, 2005.
5The filing includes an exhibit index referencing the press release (Exhibit 99.1).
6The report was signed by Marvin D. Burkett, Chief Financial Officer.

NVIDIA CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 2, 2005)

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