Summary
Agilent Technologies, Inc. (Agilent) filed an 8-K on August 18, 2003, to announce its financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2003. The filing primarily directs investors to a press release (Exhibit 99.1) that details these results. Agilent emphasizes its use of non-GAAP financial information to provide a clearer view of its operational performance and core financial results, stating that this supplemental data is used internally for decision-making and comparison with historical performance and competitors. Investors should note that the information furnished in this 8-K, including the attached press release, is not considered "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and will not be incorporated by reference into any future SEC filings. The company believes this non-GAAP approach offers meaningful supplemental insights, allowing investors to understand performance "through the eyes of management" alongside the standard GAAP presentation. This practice is consistent with Agilent's historical reporting.
Key Highlights
- 1Agilent Technologies announced its third fiscal quarter financial results for the period ending July 31, 2003.
- 2The company is providing financial information via a press release (Exhibit 99.1) attached to this 8-K filing.
- 3Agilent utilizes non-GAAP financial measures alongside GAAP results to offer supplemental insights into operational performance.
- 4The use of non-GAAP measures is intended to provide transparency and reflect how management views and analyzes the company's performance.
- 5This reporting approach aims to facilitate comparisons with historical results and competitor performance.
- 6The information furnished is not considered "filed" for Section 18 purposes and will not be incorporated by reference into future filings.
- 7The filing includes standard signatures and an exhibit index confirming the press release attachment.