UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT Pursuant
to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): October 20, 2004
Cerner Corporation
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
0-15386 43-1196944
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
2800 Rockcreek Parkway, Suite 601, North Kansas City, Missouri 64117
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(816) 221-1024
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(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Not Applicable
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On October 20, 2004, Cerner Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release
announcing, among other things, its financial results for the three and nine
month periods ended October 2, 2004. The press release is furnished as Exhibit
99.1 and is attached hereto.
To supplement our consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with
GAAP, the Company uses non-GAAP measures of operating results, net income and
earnings per share, which are adjusted from results based on GAAP to exclude
certain expense items. The Company also discloses certain non-GAAP financial
measures, such as booking revenue and revenue backlog. These non-GAAP measures
are provided to enhance the user's overall understanding of our financial
performance. These measurements are not recognized in accordance with GAAP and
should not be viewed as an alternative to GAAP measures of performance.
The information contained in this Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1) is being
furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise be subject to the
liabilities of that section. The information is this Item 2.02 shall not be
incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document
pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, except as otherwise expressly stated in
such filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release of Cerner Corporation dated October 20, 2004.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
CERNER CORPORATION
Date: October 20, 2004 By: /s/ Marc G. Naughton
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Marc G. Naughton, Senior Vice President,
Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release of Cerner Corporation dated October 20, 2004.