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AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 14, 2019)

Filed May 14, 2019For Securities:A

Summary

Agilent Technologies, Inc. announced its financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2019, via a press release furnished on May 14, 2019. The company provided both GAAP and non-GAAP financial information, emphasizing that the non-GAAP measures are intended to offer supplemental insights into operational performance and enhance investor understanding of core financial performance and future prospects, as viewed by management. These non-GAAP metrics exclude items like restructuring and amortization to provide a clearer view of ongoing operational results, distinct from GAAP figures. Investors should note that the non-GAAP information presented is not a substitute for GAAP, and the specific exclusions may differ from those used by other companies. The press release, attached as Exhibit 99.1, contains a detailed explanation of these non-GAAP measures and comparative figures. The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to inform stakeholders about the company's recent financial performance and its reporting methodology.

Key Highlights

  • 1Agilent Technologies announced Q2 2019 financial results on May 14, 2019.
  • 2The company furnished a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing these results.
  • 3Both GAAP and non-GAAP financial information were provided.
  • 4Non-GAAP measures are presented to offer supplemental insights into operational performance.
  • 5These non-GAAP figures exclude items such as restructuring and amortization.
  • 6The non-GAAP information is intended to provide management's view of core financial performance.
  • 7Investors are advised that non-GAAP information is not a substitute for GAAP and may differ from other companies' disclosures.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce and provide Agilent Technologies' financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2019, through a furnished press release. It also outlines the company's use of non-GAAP financial measures.

Agilent provides non-GAAP financial information as a supplement to its GAAP results. Non-GAAP measures exclude certain items, such as restructuring and amortization costs, which management believes do not reflect the ongoing operating performance of the company. This allows for a view of performance 'through the eyes of management'.

Detailed financial results and a comprehensive explanation of the non-GAAP measures used by Agilent Technologies are provided in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

Agilent states that the non-GAAP information it provides may differ from the non-GAAP information provided by other companies. Investors should exercise caution when comparing these measures across different entities.