What specific financial figures are detailed in this 8-K filing?

This 8-K filing itself does not contain the detailed financial figures. It only serves to attach and reference the earnings press release (Exhibit 99.1) issued by Discovery Communications, Inc. on February 18, 2016. Investors need to review that press release for the actual financial results, such as revenue, net income, earnings per share, and segment performance for the year ended December 31, 2015.

Is this filing relevant to Warner Bros. Discovery's current operations?

This filing is relevant to Warner Bros. Discovery's historical context as it pertains to the financial performance of its predecessor, Discovery Communications, Inc., for the year 2015. It provides a snapshot of the company's financial health prior to significant corporate events, including the later merger with WarnerMedia. For current operational insights, investors should refer to more recent WBD filings.

Where can I find the actual financial data for Discovery Communications' 2015 performance?

The actual financial data for Discovery Communications' 2015 performance is contained within the press release dated February 18, 2016, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors can access this exhibit through the SEC's EDGAR database or potentially through Warner Bros. Discovery's investor relations website, which often archives historical filings and press releases.

What is the significance of the 'Event date' being different from the 'Filed' date?

The 'Event date' of February 17, 2016, typically represents the date on which the material event actually occurred or was decided. In this case, it likely signifies the date the earnings results were finalized or approved internally. The 'Filed' date of February 18, 2016, is the date the report was officially submitted to the SEC. Companies are generally required to file 8-K reports within four business days of the triggering event.

WBD 8-K: Earnings & Results

Summary

This 8-K filing from Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD), filed on February 18, 2016, pertains to the release of Discovery Communications, Inc.'s (the predecessor entity) financial results for the year ended December 31, 2015. The primary purpose of this report is to officially file the earnings press release as an exhibit, making it publicly accessible and referenceable within regulatory requirements. Investors should note that this filing serves as a formal notification of the availability of the 2015 annual earnings data. While the filing itself is procedural, the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) would contain the substantive financial performance details for the period. Investors seeking to understand WBD's historical financial standing prior to its later formation and merger would need to review the content of that press release to find information on revenue, profitability, segment performance, and any forward-looking statements made by Discovery Communications at that time. The filing itself does not provide analytical insights, but rather directs investors to the source of the financial data.

Key Highlights

1Filing confirms the release of Discovery Communications, Inc. (predecessor entity) financial results for the year ended December 31, 2015.
2The report's primary purpose is to furnish the earnings press release as an exhibit.
3Investors should refer to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed financial performance information.
4The filing is dated February 18, 2016, with the event date also February 17, 2016, indicating the timing of the earnings announcement.
5This 8-K serves as official documentation for the public disclosure of Discovery's 2015 financial performance.
6No new operational or strategic information beyond the earnings release is presented in the 8-K itself.

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 18, 2016)

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