Summary
This 8-K filing from Discovery Communications, Inc. (the predecessor to Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. relevant to this timeframe) on April 4, 2012, primarily serves as a notification regarding the upcoming release of its first-quarter 2012 financial results. The company announced that it would issue a press release detailing these results on May 8, 2012, followed by a conference call with management to discuss the findings. Investors and interested parties are provided with specific details on how to access the webcast and participate in the conference call, including dial-in numbers and replay information. The filing itself does not contain the financial results but sets the stage for their disclosure.
Key Highlights
- 1Discovery Communications, Inc. announced its first-quarter 2012 financial results press release date as May 8, 2012, at 7:00 a.m. EDT.
- 2A conference call with Discovery management to discuss Q1 2012 results is scheduled for May 8, 2012, at 8:30 a.m. EDT.
- 3The webcast of the conference call will be available live on the Discovery Communications website (www.discoverycommunications.com).
- 4Dial-in numbers for the conference call are provided for both domestic (1-866-770-7146) and international (+1-617-213-8068) participants, with a specific passcode (87431568).
- 5A replay of the conference call will be accessible from approximately one hour after the call ends until May 22, 2012, via phone and webcast.
- 6The filing includes Exhibit 99.1, a press release dated April 4, 2012, although the content of this press release is not detailed within the 8-K itself, it likely pertains to the announcement of the earnings call details.
- 7The filing was signed by Bruce Campbell, Chief Development Officer and General Counsel, on behalf of Discovery Communications, Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce the date and details of Discovery Communications, Inc.'s first-quarter 2012 financial results press release and subsequent conference call. It informs investors about when and how they can access the financial information and management's discussion.
Discovery Communications, Inc. will issue its press release for first-quarter 2012 financial results on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at 7:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
Investors can listen to the conference call via a live, listen-only webcast on the Discovery Communications website at www.discoverycommunications.com. Alternatively, they can dial in using the domestic toll-free number 1-866-770-7146 or the international number +1-617-213-8068, using the passcode 87431568.
Yes, a replay of the conference call will be available starting approximately one hour after the call's completion until May 22, 2012. The replay can be accessed via a domestic toll-free number (1-888-286-8010), an international number (+1-617-801-6888) using conference ID 96310773, or through an audio webcast in the 'Investor Relations' section of the company's website.