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AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 13, 2006)

Filed February 13, 2006For Securities:A

Summary

Agilent Technologies, Inc. filed this 8-K on February 13, 2006, to report its financial results for the three months ended January 31, 2006. The filing primarily serves to attach a press release detailing these results, which were presented using both GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures. The company emphasizes its use of non-GAAP measures to provide a clearer view of its operational performance and core financial condition, allowing investors to better understand results through management's perspective and in comparison to historical data and competitors. The press release, as an exhibit, would contain the specific financial figures and performance metrics. Investors should note that the non-GAAP information excludes items such as restructuring and amortization, which can materially impact GAAP earnings. Agilent uses these exclusions to focus on ongoing operational performance, but acknowledges that its non-GAAP reporting may differ from that of other companies.

Key Highlights

  • 1Agilent Technologies reported its financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended January 31, 2006.
  • 2The company provided both GAAP and non-GAAP financial information to offer a comprehensive view of its performance.
  • 3Non-GAAP measures are used by management to assess operational performance and are intended to provide greater transparency to investors.
  • 4Exclusions in non-GAAP reporting include items like restructuring and amortization costs.
  • 5The filing incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed financial results and explanations of non-GAAP measures.
  • 6This report is a current report of material events or corporate changes, specifically related to earnings announcement.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report Agilent Technologies, Inc.'s financial results for the three months ended January 31, 2006, by attaching the press release that announced these results.

Agilent provides non-GAAP financial information to offer supplemental insights into its operational performance and enhance investors' understanding of its core financial performance and future prospects. Management uses these measures internally to assess performance and for comparisons with historical results and competitors.

Items such as restructuring and amortization costs are typically excluded from Agilent's non-GAAP financial measures. These excluded items may have a material impact on GAAP earnings but are not used by management to measure the company's ongoing operating performance.

The detailed financial results for the three months ended January 31, 2006, and explanations of the non-GAAP measures are provided in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.