Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by STMicroelectronics N.V. is dated April 17, 2002, covering the month of April 2002. The company, identified as the world's third largest independent semiconductor company, operates globally with a focus on System-on-Chip (SoC) technology and convergence markets. Its shares are traded on the NYSE, Euronext Paris, and the Milan Stock Exchange.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide specific financial metrics for the first quarter of 2002, as the earnings release is scheduled for a future date. However, it references full-year 2001 historical data:
- 2001 Net Revenues: $6.36 billion
- 2001 Net Earnings: $257.1 million
Current period revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, and liquidity figures are not disclosed in this document.
Material Changes
No material changes to financial performance or operations are reported in this filing. The document serves solely to announce the timing of the upcoming first-quarter earnings release and conference call.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
Management has announced the schedule for the first quarter of 2002 earnings release and conference call:
- Earnings Release: Monday, April 22, 2002, after 5:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time.
- Conference Call: Tuesday, April 23, 2002, at 10:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time.
- Webcast Availability: Available via www.vcall.com until May 3, 2002.
The filing contains no specific guidance, risk factors, or contingencies regarding the upcoming quarter's performance.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the actual Q1 2002 financial results when released on April 22, 2002.
- Review the conference call transcript on April 23, 2002, for management commentary on operating performance.
- Compare Q1 2002 results against the 2001 full-year baseline of $6.36 billion revenue and $257.1 million net earnings.
- Monitor the company website (www.st.com) for the official press release.