SEC Filing Summary: Genius Brands International, Inc.
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K was filed on March 22, 2012, by Genius Brands International, Inc. (formerly Kartoon Studios, Inc.). The filing serves as a current report to announce the upcoming release of financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011. The company is incorporated in Nevada and operates from San Diego, California.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document acts solely as a notice that the press release containing these metrics will be issued on May 22, 2012.
Material Changes
No material changes to financial condition or operations are detailed in this specific filing. The document references a future press release (Exhibit 99.1) that will contain the comparative financial data for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
Management has scheduled a conference call for May 22, 2012, at 4:15 p.m. ET to discuss the fiscal year 2011 results. The filing explicitly states that the information contained herein is furnished and not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it incorporated by reference into other filings unless expressly stated.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the release of the press release dated May 22, 2012, for actual financial figures.
- Confirm the company's name change status from Kartoon Studios, Inc. to Genius Brands International, Inc.
- Review the conference call transcript scheduled for May 22, 2012, for management commentary on the 2011 fiscal year.
- Check subsequent filings for the full text of Exhibit 99.1 referenced in this report.