8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC / MA 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 4, 2010)

Filed February 4, 2010For Securities:VRTX

Summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX) filed an 8-K report on February 4, 2010, to announce its consolidated financial results for the year and quarter ended December 31, 2009. The primary purpose of this filing is to incorporate by reference a press release issued on the same date, which contains the detailed financial performance information. Investors should refer to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specifics on revenue, earnings, and other operational metrics. This report serves as notification of the release of these financial results. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it directs investors and analysts to the accompanying press release for a comprehensive overview of Vertex's financial condition and operational results for the period. The filing is crucial for understanding the company's performance trajectory at the close of 2009.

Key Highlights

  • 1Vertex Pharmaceuticals filed an 8-K on February 4, 2010.
  • 2The filing announces the release of consolidated financial results for the year and quarter ended December 31, 2009.
  • 3A press release dated February 4, 2010, containing the financial results, is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4The press release is incorporated by reference into the 8-K filing.
  • 5This report provides investors with a direct link to the company's latest financial performance data.
  • 6The information in the press release is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for liability purposes under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Vertex Pharmaceuticals' consolidated financial results for the year and quarter ended December 31, 2009, by attaching and incorporating a press release that contains these details.

The detailed financial results are provided in the press release dated February 4, 2010, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and is incorporated by reference.

No, the 8-K report itself does not contain the specific financial numbers. It directs investors to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for those details.

This statement means that while the information is being disclosed to the public via the filing, it is not subject to the strict liabilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This is a common practice for press releases furnished with 8-K filings.