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AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 16, 2010)

Filed August 16, 2010For Securities:A

Summary

Agilent Technologies, Inc. (A) filed this 8-K on August 16, 2010, to report its financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2010. The filing primarily serves as a notification of the release of this information via a press release, which is included as an exhibit. Investors should note that the company provided both GAAP and non-GAAP financial information. The non-GAAP measures are presented to offer supplemental insights into operational performance, allowing investors to view results 'through the eyes of management' and facilitate comparisons with historical and competitor data. While specific financial figures are detailed in the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1), this 8-K focuses on the procedural aspect of disclosing these results. The company emphasizes that its non-GAAP information may differ from other companies' and excludes items such as restructuring and amortization costs that can materially impact GAAP earnings per share. Investors are encouraged to review the full press release for a comprehensive understanding of Agilent's performance during the third quarter of fiscal year 2010.

Key Highlights

  • 1Agilent Technologies announced its financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2010.
  • 2The company issued a press release detailing these financial results, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.
  • 3Agilent provided both GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and non-GAAP financial information.
  • 4Non-GAAP financial measures are offered to enhance investor understanding of operational performance and core financial health.
  • 5Management uses non-GAAP measures to assess performance against historical results and competitors.
  • 6The non-GAAP information presented may exclude certain items, such as restructuring and amortization costs, which are detailed in Exhibit 99.1.
  • 7The information furnished in this Item 2.02 is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally report Agilent Technologies' financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2010. It also serves to attach the press release that contains these detailed financial results.

GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) are standard accounting rules. Non-GAAP financial information is presented by Agilent to provide supplemental insights into operational performance. It excludes certain items, such as restructuring and amortization costs, which management believes do not reflect the ongoing core operating performance of the company. Investors should review the press release for the specific reconciliations and explanations.

The specific financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2010, are detailed in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing.

The information provided in Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 is furnished and is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it automatically incorporated by reference into other SEC filings under the Securities Act of 1933. However, the press release itself contains important information about the company's performance.