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ANALOG DEVICES INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 14, 2006)

Filed November 14, 2006For Securities:ADI

Summary

Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) filed an 8-K report on November 14, 2006, to announce its financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter and the full fiscal year ended October 28, 2006. This filing serves as a crucial update for investors, providing details on the company's performance during the reported periods. The primary purpose of this 8-K is to furnish the press release containing these financial results, making them publicly accessible and actionable for market participants. While the 8-K itself is brief and primarily directs readers to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the substantive financial data, it signifies the company's adherence to disclosure requirements. Investors should consult the referenced press release for specific revenue figures, profitability metrics, and any forward-looking statements or management commentary on business outlook and strategic developments. This filing is a standard procedure for public companies to communicate significant financial outcomes to the market.

Key Highlights

  • 1Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) announced its financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year ended October 28, 2006.
  • 2The announcement was made via an 8-K filing with the SEC on November 14, 2006.
  • 3The report primarily serves to furnish the full text of the press release detailing the financial results as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4Investors are directed to the press release for specific operational and financial performance data.
  • 5The filing confirms ADI's compliance with reporting obligations for quarterly and annual financial outcomes.
  • 6The information provided is not intended to be incorporated by reference into other ADI filings unless expressly stated.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce and provide the financial results for Analog Devices, Inc.'s (ADI) fourth fiscal quarter and fiscal year ended October 28, 2006. It includes the press release containing these results as an exhibit.

The specific financial details, including revenue, profitability, and any management commentary, are contained within the press release dated November 14, 2006, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to that document for detailed information.

This 8-K filing itself does not contain new guidance. However, the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) is likely to contain management's commentary on the results and potentially forward-looking statements or business outlook, which should be reviewed by investors.

The filing notes that the information contained in the 8-K and the exhibit shall not be deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or subject to liabilities under Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. This is a standard disclosure for earnings releases furnished under Item 2.02, meaning the company is providing the information to the SEC but is not assuming the same level of legal liability as if it were formally 'filed' under other sections of securities laws, though it remains subject to anti-fraud provisions.