8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 20, 2019)

Filed February 20, 2019For Securities:A

Summary

Agilent Technologies, Inc. (A) filed an 8-K on February 20, 2019, to announce its financial results for the first fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2019. The report primarily contains a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing these results. The company emphasizes its use of non-GAAP financial information to provide supplemental insights into operational performance, aligning with how management assesses the business. This non-GAAP reporting, which excludes items like restructuring and amortization, is intended to offer investors a clearer view of core financial performance and future prospects. While the specific financial figures are within the attached press release, the filing's main purpose is to disclose these quarterly results. Investors should note that the non-GAAP information is presented for informational purposes and may differ from other companies' non-GAAP reporting. The company provides this supplementary data to enhance understanding of its ongoing operational performance and strategic financial decision-making.

Key Highlights

  • 1Agilent Technologies announced its first fiscal quarter 2019 financial results on February 20, 2019.
  • 2The company provided its financial results via a press release as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 3Agilent utilizes non-GAAP financial information to supplement its GAAP reporting.
  • 4Non-GAAP measures are intended to provide a clearer view of operational performance and future prospects.
  • 5Key non-GAAP exclusions mentioned include restructuring and amortization costs.
  • 6Management uses non-GAAP metrics for internal performance evaluation and comparisons.
  • 7The filing explicitly states that the provided information is furnished and not 'filed' for Section 18 purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce and provide Agilent Technologies' financial results for its first fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2019, through an accompanying press release.

Agilent provides non-GAAP financial information to offer investors supplemental insights into the company's operational performance. Management uses these measures to better understand core financial performance and future prospects, excluding items like restructuring and amortization that may not reflect ongoing operational trends.

The filing notes that the non-GAAP information provided by Agilent may differ from the non-GAAP information presented by other companies. Investors should exercise caution when making comparisons.

The detailed financial results for the first fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2019, are located in Exhibit 99.1, which is the press release attached to this 8-K filing.