8-K/AExhibits & Filings

Broadcom Inc. 8-K/A Report, Exhibit Filing (Jan 14, 2019)

Filed January 14, 2019For Securities:AVGO

Summary

This filing is an amendment (8-K/A) to Broadcom Inc.'s (AVGO) previous 8-K report detailing the completion of its acquisition of CA, Inc. The primary purpose of this amendment is to provide investors with the necessary historical financial statements of CA and the pro forma financial information reflecting the combined entity. This allows for a more complete understanding of the financial impact of the significant CA acquisition, which closed on November 5, 2018. Investors can now access the audited financial statements of CA for the year ended March 31, 2018, and the unaudited statements for the six-month period ended September 30, 2018, along with pro forma combined financial statements as of and for the period ending November 4, 2018. The inclusion of these financial details is crucial for a thorough assessment of Broadcom's financial position and performance post-acquisition. The pro forma statements offer insights into how the combined company would have performed had the acquisition occurred earlier, enabling investors to analyze potential synergies, revenue integration, and overall financial health. This amendment fulfills regulatory requirements and provides transparency into the financial integration of CA into Broadcom.

Key Highlights

  • 1Amendment (8-K/A) filed to provide required financial statements and pro forma information for the acquisition of CA, Inc.
  • 2Acquisition of CA, Inc. was completed on November 5, 2018.
  • 3Includes audited financial statements of CA for the year ended March 31, 2018.
  • 4Includes unaudited financial statements of CA for the six-month period ended September 30, 2018.
  • 5Presents unaudited pro forma financial information for Broadcom reflecting the combined entity as of November 4, 2018, and for the fiscal year ended November 4, 2018.
  • 6This filing enhances transparency and provides essential data for investors to evaluate the financial impact of the CA acquisition.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K/A filing is to amend the original 8-K filed on November 5, 2018, by providing the required historical financial statements of the acquired company, CA, Inc., and the pro forma financial information of the combined entity. This is a regulatory requirement to give investors a complete financial picture after the acquisition.

The acquisition of CA, Inc. was officially completed on November 5, 2018.

This filing includes the audited consolidated financial statements of CA for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018, and the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the six-month period ended September 30, 2018. These are incorporated by reference from CA's previous SEC filings.

Pro forma financial information presents how the combined company (Broadcom and CA) would have looked financially if the acquisition had occurred at an earlier date. It's important for investors as it helps in analyzing the potential financial impact, synergies, and combined performance of the merged entities, providing a more forward-looking view than historical data alone.