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ANALOG DEVICES INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 21, 2011)

Filed November 21, 2011For Securities:ADI

Summary

Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) filed an 8-K report on November 21, 2011, to announce its financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter ended October 29, 2011. This filing primarily serves to furnish the press release detailing these results as Exhibit 99.1, without incorporating it into other filings or deeming it 'filed' under certain SEC provisions. Investors should refer to the press release for specific financial performance metrics, revenue figures, profitability, and any forward-looking statements or guidance provided. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial data, it signals the company's communication of its quarterly performance to the market. Investors and analysts would typically review the attached press release for insights into ADI's operational performance, segment revenues, key financial ratios, and management's commentary on the business environment and future outlook. This information is crucial for understanding the company's current financial health and strategic direction.

Key Highlights

  • 1ADI announced its fiscal fourth quarter 2011 financial results on November 21, 2011.
  • 2The 8-K filing's primary purpose is to provide the press release containing these results as an exhibit.
  • 3The financial results are for the quarter ended October 29, 2011.
  • 4Exhibit 99.1 is the press release detailing the company's performance.
  • 5Information in this filing is not incorporated by reference into other ADI filings.
  • 6The reported information is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Frequently Asked Questions

The specific financial results for the fourth quarter ended October 29, 2011, are detailed in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. You will need to refer to that press release for detailed figures on revenue, earnings, and other financial metrics.

This 8-K filing is significant because it officially announces and makes public ADI's financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2011. While the 8-K itself is a cover document, it directs investors to the accompanying press release which contains the critical performance data and management commentary for the period.

No, the information contained in this 8-K, including the attached press release, is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not carry the same legal liabilities as formally filed reports like a 10-Q or 10-K, though it still serves as an important disclosure to the market.