8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

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

Filed November 14, 2008For Securities:A

Summary

Agilent Technologies, Inc. (A) filed an 8-K on November 14, 2008, primarily to announce its financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2008. The filing indicates that the company is providing non-GAAP financial information to offer investors a clearer view of its operational performance and future prospects, supplementing the standard GAAP reporting. This approach allows for better comparability to historical results and competitors, focusing on core financial performance by excluding items such as restructuring and amortization. Investors should note that the detailed financial results themselves are presented in an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), which is furnished but not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act. The purpose of this 8-K is informational, directing stakeholders to the press release for the specific quarterly performance metrics and management's analysis thereof. The company emphasizes that its non-GAAP measures may differ from those of other companies.

Key Highlights

  • 1Agilent Technologies announced its Q4 fiscal year 2008 financial results via an 8-K filing on November 14, 2008.
  • 2The company is providing non-GAAP financial information to offer supplemental insights into operational performance and future outlook.
  • 3Non-GAAP results aim to provide a view of core financial performance, excluding items like restructuring and amortization.
  • 4Management uses these non-GAAP measures for internal performance assessment and comparison with competitors.
  • 5The detailed financial results are presented in an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 6Information furnished in this 8-K is not considered 'filed' for regulatory purposes under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce Agilent Technologies' financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2008, and to provide context regarding the company's use of non-GAAP financial information.

The detailed financial results are provided in Exhibit 99.1, which is a press release attached to this 8-K filing. This press release contains the specific financial performance metrics for the fourth fiscal quarter.

Agilent provides non-GAAP financial information to offer investors supplemental insights into its operational performance and future prospects. The company believes this information enhances investors' understanding of its core financial performance by excluding items like restructuring and amortization, allowing for better comparability to historical results and competitors.

No, the non-GAAP financial information is not in accordance with or an alternative for Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in the United States. It excludes certain items that may materially affect GAAP results. Investors should refer to Exhibit 99.1 for explanations of these differences and may also find that the non-GAAP information provided by Agilent differs from that of other companies.