Summary
AT&T Inc. (T) filed an 8-K on January 26, 2022, to announce its fourth-quarter and full-year 2021 financial results. The report primarily references a press release and accompanying financial information, detailing operational and financial performance for the period ending December 31, 2021. Investors should pay close attention to the attached exhibits, which include selected financial statements, operating data, and a reconciliation of non-GAAP measures, as these provide the core details of the company's performance and strategic financial positioning.
Key Highlights
- 1AT&T announced its Q4 2021 financial results on January 26, 2022.
- 2The 8-K filing incorporates by reference a press release detailing these results.
- 3Included are selected financial statements and operating data for the fourth quarter and full year 2021.
- 4The filing provides a discussion and reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures.
- 5Supplemental quarterly pro forma financial information is also furnished.
- 6Investors can find detailed performance metrics and financial condition information within the attached exhibits.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report AT&T's financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2021, as announced in their press release on January 26, 2022.
The detailed financial results are not directly within the 8-K text itself but are incorporated by reference through attached exhibits. These include Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release), Exhibit 99.2 (Selected Financial Statements and Operating Data), Exhibit 99.3 (Discussion and reconciliation of non-GAAP measures), and Exhibit 99.4 (Supplemental Quarterly Pro Forma Financial Information).
This particular 8-K filing is focused solely on the reporting of financial results. Any significant business updates or strategic changes would typically be disclosed in other sections of an 8-K filing (e.g., Item 1.01, 1.02, 2.03) or in separate filings. For strategic details, investors should refer to the content of the press release and accompanying financial discussions referenced in this report.
Non-GAAP measures are financial metrics that exclude or include amounts that are not in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles). Companies provide these to offer a different perspective on their financial performance that they believe is more indicative of ongoing operations or trends. Exhibit 99.3 of this filing provides the reconciliation for these measures.