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AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 12, 2004)

Filed November 12, 2004For Securities:A

Summary

Agilent Technologies, Inc. filed an 8-K on November 12, 2004, primarily to report its financial results for the three months ended October 31, 2004, through an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1). While the filing details the release of these results, it emphasizes the company's use of non-GAAP financial information to provide a more insightful view of its operational performance, alongside traditional GAAP figures. Management believes this approach offers investors a clearer understanding of core financial performance and future prospects. Additionally, the report includes information regarding executive and director stock award plans. Forms of award agreements under the Agilent Technologies, Inc. 1999 Stock Plan and the 1999 Non-Employee Director Stock Plan are attached as exhibits. These filings provide transparency into the company's equity compensation structures for its leadership.

Key Highlights

  • 1Agilent Technologies announced financial results for the Q4 fiscal year 2004 (ended October 31, 2004) via press release.
  • 2The company utilizes and provides non-GAAP financial information to offer a supplemental view of operational performance, which management uses for internal decision-making and comparisons.
  • 3Non-GAAP measures are presented alongside GAAP results to enhance investor understanding of core financial performance and future prospects.
  • 4The filing includes information on the company's equity compensation plans for executives and directors.
  • 5Forms of Award Agreements under the 1999 Stock Plan and Stock Option Agreements under the 1999 Non-Employee Director Stock Plan are attached as exhibits.
  • 6The company states that the non-GAAP information provided may differ from that of other companies.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing primarily announces that Agilent Technologies released its financial results for the three months ended October 31, 2004, via a press release (Exhibit 99.1). The specific financial figures themselves are detailed within that attached press release.

Agilent provides non-GAAP financial information to offer a more meaningful supplemental view of their operational performance. Management uses these measures to evaluate core financial performance, compare historical results, and benchmark against competitors, believing it enhances investors' understanding of the company's current financial health and future prospects.

The 8-K filing includes forms of award agreements for executive officers under the Agilent Technologies, Inc. 1999 Stock Plan and forms of stock option agreements for directors under the Agilent Technologies, Inc. 1999 Non-Employee Director Stock Plan. These documents provide transparency into the company's equity compensation structures.

The company states that the non-GAAP information they provide may be different from the non-GAAP information provided by other companies. Investors should be aware that these measures are not standardized across the industry.