8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

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

Filed August 14, 2019For Securities:A

Summary

Agilent Technologies, Inc. filed an 8-K on August 14, 2019, announcing its financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2019. The report primarily contains a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing these results, with a strong emphasis on non-GAAP financial measures. The company utilizes these non-GAAP figures to provide supplemental insights into its operational performance, allowing investors to view results "through the eyes of management" and better understand the core financial performance and future prospects. While the 8-K itself does not provide specific financial figures, it directs investors to Exhibit 99.1 for the detailed results and explanations of the non-GAAP metrics. The company clarifies that these non-GAAP measures exclude items like restructuring and amortization, which can materially impact GAAP earnings, to present a clearer picture of ongoing operational performance. Investors should refer to the furnished press release for the quantitative financial data and a comprehensive understanding of Agilent's performance for the third quarter of fiscal year 2019.

Key Highlights

  • 1Agilent Technologies announced its third fiscal quarter financial results for the period ending July 31, 2019, via an 8-K filing.
  • 2The primary content of the filing is a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed financial results.
  • 3The company emphasizes the use of non-GAAP financial information to supplement GAAP results.
  • 4Non-GAAP measures are provided to offer insights into operational performance and are used by management for decision-making.
  • 5Items excluded from non-GAAP calculations include restructuring charges and amortization.
  • 6Investors are encouraged to review Exhibit 99.1 for specific financial figures and explanations of non-GAAP methodologies.
  • 7The information furnished in this 8-K is not considered 'filed' for regulatory purposes under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce Agilent Technologies' financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2019, by providing a press release as an exhibit.

The specific financial results, including revenue, earnings per share (both GAAP and non-GAAP), and other key metrics, are detailed in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

Agilent provides non-GAAP financial information to offer supplemental insights into its operational performance and to help investors better understand its core financial performance and future prospects, as viewed by management. It aims to exclude items that may not be reflective of ongoing operations.

Agilent's non-GAAP financial measures typically exclude items such as restructuring costs and amortization, which can have a material impact on earnings calculated according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).