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Broadcom Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Sep 6, 2018)

Filed September 6, 2018For Securities:AVGO

Summary

Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) filed an 8-K on September 6, 2018, primarily to announce its third fiscal quarter financial results for the period ending August 5, 2018, and to declare a quarterly dividend. While the full financial results are detailed in an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), the filing itself highlights the company's ongoing operational and financial performance updates. Investors should pay close attention to the upcoming investor conference call to gain deeper insights into these results and management's outlook. Furthermore, the company announced a quarterly dividend of $1.75 per share, payable on September 28, 2018. This demonstrates a commitment to returning capital to shareholders. The filing also includes a cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements, emphasizing potential risks and uncertainties, particularly related to the proposed acquisition of CA, which could materially affect future business and financial performance.

Key Highlights

  • 1Broadcom Inc. announced its third fiscal quarter financial results for the period ending August 5, 2018, via a press release filed with the 8-K.
  • 2The company will host an investor conference call on September 6, 2018, to discuss these financial results.
  • 3A quarterly dividend of $1.75 per share has been declared by the Board of Directors.
  • 4The dividend is scheduled to be paid on September 28, 2018, to shareholders of record on September 19, 2018.
  • 5The filing includes a detailed 'Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements' outlining various risks and uncertainties.
  • 6Significant risks highlighted relate to the proposed acquisition of CA, including potential delays, impact on business relationships, employee retention, and diversion of management attention.
  • 7Other risks mentioned include customer demand fluctuations, supply chain dependencies, indebtedness, market cyclicality, and intellectual property protection.

Frequently Asked Questions

The detailed financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended August 5, 2018, are provided in the press release dated September 6, 2018, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

The dividend is payable on September 28, 2018, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 19, 2018. While not explicitly stated as an 'ex-dividend date', September 19th is the record date, meaning you must own the shares by this date to receive the dividend.

The filing prominently features risks associated with the proposed acquisition of CA, including the possibility of the acquisition not being completed, negative impacts on business relationships, employee retention challenges, and potential diversion of management focus. Other risks include fluctuations in customer demand, supply chain issues, significant indebtedness, market cyclicality, and intellectual property matters.

No, the information contained in Items 2.02 and 7.01 of this report, including Exhibit 99.1, is not incorporated by reference into any other filing unless expressly stated. It is also not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.