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ANALOG DEVICES INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 15, 2011)

Filed February 15, 2011For Securities:ADI

Summary

Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) filed an 8-K report on February 15, 2011, to announce its financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended January 29, 2011. This filing primarily serves to furnish a press release detailing these results, which is included as an exhibit. Investors should refer to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific financial performance details, including revenue, profitability, and any forward-looking guidance provided by the company. The report itself does not contain extensive narrative analysis but directs stakeholders to the press release for the comprehensive overview of the company's operational and financial condition during the reported quarter. The information provided is not deemed "filed" for liability purposes under certain sections of the Securities Act and Exchange Act, underscoring the importance of reviewing the furnished press release for the primary data and commentary.

Key Highlights

  • 1ADI announced its fiscal first quarter 2011 financial results on February 15, 2011.
  • 2The 8-K filing is primarily to furnish the press release containing these financial results as an exhibit.
  • 3The fiscal first quarter for ADI concluded on January 29, 2011.
  • 4Investors must consult the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed financial performance and operational updates.
  • 5The disclosed information is furnished and not formally 'filed' for certain legal liabilities.
  • 6This report serves as notification of earnings release, not a detailed analytical filing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main 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 29, 2011, through an accompanying press release.

All specific financial details, including revenue, earnings per share, and any outlook provided by the company, are contained within the press release dated February 15, 2011, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

This 8-K filing is focused solely on reporting the financial results for the first fiscal quarter of 2011. For strategic updates or broader business information, investors would need to refer to other company communications or filings.

When information is 'furnished' as opposed to 'filed' in an 8-K, it generally means that the company is providing the information to the SEC but is not subject to the same level of liability under Sections 18 of the Exchange Act or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act for that specific information, unless it is explicitly incorporated by reference into other filings.