Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by STMicroelectronics N.V. is dated July 13, 2004. The document serves as a notification regarding the upcoming release of financial results for the second quarter of 2004. STMicroelectronics is a global leader in semiconductor solutions, with shares traded on the NYSE, Euronext Paris, and the Milan Stock Exchange.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not contain specific financial data for the second quarter of 2004, as the results are scheduled for release on July 21, 2004. Historical data provided for the full year 2003 includes:
- Net Revenues (2003): $7.24 billion
- Net Earnings (2003): $253 million
Current period revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, and liquidity figures are not available in this text.
Material Changes
No material changes to financial performance are reported in this filing. The document is a procedural announcement regarding the timing of the earnings release and the subsequent management conference call.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
Earnings Release: Scheduled for July 21, 2004, after 5:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time / 11:00 p.m. CET.
Conference Call: Management will discuss second-quarter 2004 operating performance on July 22, 2004, at 9:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time / 3:00 p.m. CET. The webcast will be available until July 30, 2004.
Risks and Contingencies: No specific risks or contingencies are detailed in this announcement.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the actual second-quarter 2004 earnings release on July 21, 2004, via the company website (www.st.com).
- Confirm the details of the management conference call scheduled for July 22, 2004.
- Review the 2003 full-year financials ($7.24B revenue, $253M earnings) as the most recent audited baseline provided in this text.