8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 14, 2008)

Filed May 14, 2008For Securities:A

Summary

Agilent Technologies, Inc. filed a Form 8-K on May 14, 2008, to report its financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2008. The filing primarily directs investors to a press release (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed financial performance and operational insights. Agilent emphasizes its use of non-GAAP financial information to provide a clearer view of core operational performance and future prospects, which management uses for internal and competitive comparisons. While the filing doesn't disclose specific numbers itself, it highlights Agilent's commitment to transparency by offering supplemental financial data. Investors are encouraged to review the accompanying press release for specific revenue, earnings, and segment performance details, as well as explanations of the non-GAAP metrics used. The company stresses that these non-GAAP measures exclude items like restructuring and amortization, which can materially impact GAAP results, to better reflect ongoing operational performance.

Key Highlights

  • 1Agilent Technologies announced its second fiscal quarter 2008 financial results on May 14, 2008.
  • 2The primary purpose of the 8-K filing is to provide access to the detailed financial results press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 3Agilent utilizes and provides non-GAAP financial information to offer investors a better understanding of operational performance.
  • 4Non-GAAP measures are used by management to assess core business performance and are presented alongside GAAP results.
  • 5The press release details financial performance, excluding items such as restructuring and amortization, which may materially affect GAAP earnings.
  • 6Investors are advised to consult Exhibit 99.1 for specific financial figures and explanations of non-GAAP adjustments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Agilent's Q2 2008 financial results are detailed in the press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K, dated May 14, 2008.

Agilent provides non-GAAP financial information to offer a more meaningful supplemental view of its operational performance and to enhance investors' understanding of the company's core current financial performance and future prospects, as management uses these measures for internal and competitive comparisons.

Agilent's non-GAAP financial measures exclude items such as restructuring and amortization, which may have a material effect on expenses and earnings per share when calculated in accordance with GAAP. Management monitors these excluded items but does not use them to measure ongoing operating performance.

The filing states that the non-GAAP information provided by Agilent may be different from the non-GAAP information provided by other companies. Investors should refer to the explanation within Exhibit 99.1 for specific details on their methodology.