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TARGET CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 5, 2014)

Filed August 5, 2014For Securities:TGT

Summary

Target Corporation filed an 8-K report on August 5, 2014, primarily to announce preliminary financial results for the second quarter ended August 2, 2014. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it directs investors to an attached News Release (Exhibit 99) for this information. This filing indicates that Target was providing an update on its operational and financial performance in a timely manner to the market. Investors reviewing this filing should focus on the content of the accompanying News Release to understand the quarter's performance. Key areas of interest would typically include revenue, comparable store sales, earnings per share (EPS), and any forward-looking guidance or management commentary regarding the business outlook. The preliminary nature of these results suggests that final audited figures would follow.

Key Highlights

  • 1Target Corporation filed a Form 8-K on August 5, 2014.
  • 2The filing's primary purpose was to announce preliminary financial results for the second quarter ended August 2, 2014.
  • 3The detailed financial results are contained in an attached News Release (Exhibit 99).
  • 4The 8-K report itself is brief and serves as a cover for the News Release.
  • 5The filing was made in accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 6John J. Mulligan, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, signed the report.
  • 7The event date for the earliest reported event was August 4, 2014.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce Target Corporation's preliminary financial results for the second quarter ended August 2, 2014. The detailed results are provided in an attached News Release.

The actual preliminary financial results are located in the News Release attached as Exhibit 99 to this 8-K filing. You will need to refer to that document for specific figures such as revenue, comparable store sales, and earnings.

No, this filing announces 'preliminary' financial results. This indicates that these are unaudited figures and that final, audited results would be released in a subsequent filing or report.

John J. Mulligan was the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Target Corporation at the time of this filing. His signature signifies that the company is formally submitting this report and its contents.