Summary
Agilent Technologies, Inc. filed an 8-K on November 13, 2009, to report its financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2009. The filing primarily directs investors to a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing these results. The company emphasizes its use of non-GAAP financial measures, explaining that these provide supplemental information to help investors understand operational performance and future prospects by excluding items like restructuring and amortization. Management uses these non-GAAP figures for internal comparisons and to evaluate core performance, offering a view of the company's operations "through the eyes of management."
Key Highlights
- 1Agilent Technologies announced its Q4 FY2009 financial results on November 13, 2009.
- 2The full financial results are detailed in an accompanying press release filed as Exhibit 99.1.
- 3The company utilizes and emphasizes non-GAAP financial information for reporting.
- 4Non-GAAP measures are presented to offer supplemental insights into operational performance and future outlook.
- 5Items excluded from non-GAAP results include restructuring charges and amortization expenses.
- 6Management uses non-GAAP figures to assess core financial performance and for internal comparisons.
- 7The filing serves as a notification of the results release and provides context for the financial data presented.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report Agilent Technologies' financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2009, and to provide investors with access to the detailed press release containing these results.
Agilent Technologies uses non-GAAP financial information to provide supplemental insights into its operational performance and future prospects. Management believes these measures offer a clearer view of the company's core performance by excluding items such as restructuring and amortization, allowing for better comparison to historical results and competitors.
The detailed financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2009, are provided in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.
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 earnings per share, such as restructuring and amortization, and may differ from non-GAAP information provided by other companies.