8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 14, 2006)

Filed November 14, 2006For Securities:A

Summary

Agilent Technologies, Inc. filed a Form 8-K on November 14, 2006, to report its financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2006. The filing primarily consists of a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing these results and provides explanations for the use of non-GAAP financial information. Investors should note that Agilent uses non-GAAP measures to offer a clearer view of operational performance and prospects, excluding items like restructuring and amortization to better reflect core financial performance. While the 8-K itself does not contain specific financial figures, it directs investors to the attached press release for detailed results. The company emphasizes that its non-GAAP reporting is intended to supplement, not replace, GAAP disclosures and is used by management for internal assessments and comparisons. Investors are advised to review Exhibit 99.1 for the actual financial performance data and understand that the non-GAAP metrics presented may differ from those of other companies.

Key Highlights

  • 1Agilent Technologies announced its fourth fiscal quarter 2006 financial results on November 14, 2006.
  • 2The primary purpose of the filing is to provide investors with these financial results, disseminated via a press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 3The company utilizes and explains its use of non-GAAP financial measures in addition to GAAP reporting.
  • 4Non-GAAP information is presented to offer supplemental insights into operational performance and future prospects, as viewed by management.
  • 5Key excluded items in non-GAAP calculations include restructuring charges and amortization.
  • 6Management uses these non-GAAP metrics for internal performance evaluation and comparisons with historical results and competitors.
  • 7The filing explicitly states that the information furnished is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 purposes and is not incorporated into other filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this Form 8-K filing is to announce Agilent Technologies, Inc.'s financial results for its fourth fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2006, through an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).

Agilent provides non-GAAP financial information as a supplemental measure to offer investors a more meaningful understanding of its operational performance and future prospects, as management views them. This approach aims to enhance transparency and allow for better comparisons with historical results and competitors.

Agilent typically excludes expenses such as restructuring charges and amortization when presenting its non-GAAP financial results. These items are monitored by management for correct GAAP reporting but are not used to measure ongoing operating performance.

The actual financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2006, are detailed in the press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.