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Roblox Corp 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 16, 2021)

Filed August 16, 2021For Securities:RBLX

Summary

Roblox Corporation (RBLX) filed an 8-K on August 16, 2021, to announce its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021. The filing includes a press release and a shareholder letter, which provide detailed operational and financial performance. Investors should note that the information furnished within this 8-K is primarily for disclosure purposes and is not considered 'filed' for liability under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, unless expressly incorporated by reference in other filings. The Company also indicated a new practice of providing estimated key metrics for the prior month on its investor relations website, starting with July 2021 data, which will offer more frequent updates on performance trends. The supplemental materials accompanying this 8-K offer insights into Roblox's performance, including booked revenue, average bookings per user, and engagement metrics. These provide a forward-looking view and context beyond the traditional quarterly financial statements. Investors are encouraged to review the furnished press release and shareholder letter for a comprehensive understanding of the Q2 2021 results and the Company's ongoing communication strategy regarding key performance indicators.

Key Highlights

  • 1Roblox announced its Q2 2021 financial results via press release and shareholder letter on August 16, 2021.
  • 2The filing includes furnished exhibits (99.1 and 99.2) containing the press release and shareholder letter, which are incorporated by reference.
  • 3The company will now provide estimated key metrics for the prior month on its investor relations website monthly, starting with July 2021.
  • 4This new disclosure practice aims to provide more timely updates on Roblox's performance to investors.
  • 5The provided materials are furnished and not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, limiting liability.
  • 6Investors can access additional details and context for Q2 2021 performance through the shareholder letter and supplemental materials.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and provide access to Roblox Corporation's financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021, through an accompanying press release and shareholder letter.

Yes, starting with July 2021, Roblox intends to post estimated key metrics for the prior month on its investor relations website each month. This offers investors more frequent insights into the company's performance trends beyond quarterly reports.

No, the exhibits furnished with this 8-K (the press release and shareholder letter) are specifically stated as not being 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor are they subject to the liability of that section, unless expressly incorporated by reference in another filing. This means the information within these furnished exhibits has reduced legal liability compared to information that is formally 'filed'.

The detailed financial results and commentary for Q2 2021 are primarily found in the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the shareholder letter (Exhibit 99.2) which are incorporated by reference into this 8-K filing. These documents are available on Roblox's investor relations website.