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ANALOG DEVICES INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 17, 2010)

Filed February 17, 2010For Securities:ADI

Summary

Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) filed an 8-K on February 17, 2010, to report its financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended January 30, 2010. This filing primarily serves as notification of the company's performance during the quarter and includes a press release detailing these results. Investors should note that the information provided in this 8-K, including the attached press release, is furnished and not deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it subject to the liabilities of Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. This means that while the information is public, it may not carry the same legal weight as a fully filed document in all contexts.

Key Highlights

  • 1ADI announced financial results for its fiscal first quarter ended January 30, 2010, via an 8-K filing.
  • 2The filing date was February 17, 2010, with the event date being February 16, 2010.
  • 3A press release detailing the first quarter financial results is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4The report is filed under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition).
  • 5The information furnished in this 8-K is not incorporated by reference into other ADI filings unless expressly stated.
  • 6The disclosure is furnished, not "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 7Information is also not subject to liabilities under Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce and furnish Analog Devices, Inc.'s financial results for its fiscal first quarter ended January 30, 2010, along with a press release containing these details.

The detailed financial results are provided in the press release, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

This 8-K filing itself does not explicitly state whether it includes forward-looking statements or guidance. Investors should refer to the full text of the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific details on financial results, which may or may not contain such information.

When information is 'furnished,' it means it has been made public but does not carry the same legal liability under certain sections of securities laws (specifically Section 18 of the Exchange Act and Sections 11/12(a)(2) of the Securities Act) as if it were formally 'filed.' This distinction is important for legal accountability and for how the information might be used in future filings.