Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by STMicroelectronics N.V. is dated October 17, 2001. The document serves as a notice that the company, the world's third largest independent semiconductor company, will publish its third-quarter 2001 financial results on October 18, 2001. The company designs, develops, manufactures, and markets semiconductor integrated circuits and discrete devices for telecommunications, computer, consumer, automotive, and industrial applications.
Financial Metrics
The filing does not contain specific financial data for the third quarter of 2001, as those results are scheduled for release the following day. The only historical financial figures provided are for the full year 2000:
- 2000 Net Revenues: $7,813.2 million
- 2000 Net Earnings: $1,452.1 million
Current period revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, and liquidity metrics are not present in this text.
Material Changes
No material changes regarding financial performance or operations are reported in this filing, as it is a procedural announcement regarding the timing of an upcoming earnings release.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
Management has scheduled a conference call for October 18, 2001, at 10:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time to discuss operating performance for the third quarter of 2001. The filing does not provide specific guidance, outlook, risk factors, or commentary on unusual items for the current period.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the actual Q3 2001 financial results released on October 18, 2001, as this filing only announces the release date.
- Confirm the company's status as the third largest independent semiconductor company.
- Note that the company's shares are traded on the NYSE, Euronext Paris, and Borsa Italiana.
- Review the 2000 baseline figures ($7.8 billion revenue, $1.45 billion earnings) to compare against upcoming Q3 2001 data.