8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

VISA INC. 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Oct 29, 2010)

Filed October 29, 2010For Securities:V

Summary

Visa Inc. filed an 8-K on October 29, 2010, to clarify its previously issued financial guidance for fiscal year 2011. The report confirms that the company's projected revenue growth range of 11% to 15% for FY2011 is based on its reported fiscal year 2010 GAAP revenues of $8.065 billion. This filing aims to provide clarity and prevent potential investor misinterpretations following prior earnings calls. The primary purpose of this filing is to reinforce the specific revenue base for the 2011 growth projections. Investors should note that the $8.065 billion in FY2010 GAAP revenue serves as the definitive starting point for calculating the expected growth in the following fiscal year. This disclosure is crucial for accurate modeling and valuation of Visa's future performance.

Key Highlights

  • 1Visa Inc. issued a clarification regarding its fiscal year 2011 revenue growth guidance.
  • 2The previously announced guidance of 11% to 15% revenue growth for FY2011 is confirmed.
  • 3This growth guidance is based specifically on Visa's fiscal year 2010 GAAP reported revenues.
  • 4The fiscal year 2010 GAAP reported revenues are stated to be $8.065 billion.
  • 5The filing aims to ensure clarity and prevent investor misunderstanding of the revenue growth projections.
  • 6This information was disseminated via a press release furnished as an exhibit to the 8-K.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to clarify and confirm Visa Inc.'s previously issued financial guidance for fiscal year 2011. Specifically, it aims to ensure investors understand the base revenue figure upon which the projected growth rate is calculated.

Visa Inc. reaffirmed its guidance for fiscal year 2011, projecting revenue growth in the range of 11% to 15%.

The confirmed base revenue figure for calculating the 11% to 15% revenue growth in fiscal year 2011 is Visa's fiscal year 2010 GAAP reported revenues, which amounted to $8.065 billion.

The press release containing this information is furnished to the SEC as an exhibit to the 8-K and is not considered 'filed' for legal purposes under Section 18 of the Exchange Act or otherwise, except to the extent that Visa specifically incorporates it by reference into its filings under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.