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Burlington Stores, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 25, 2017)

Filed May 25, 2017For Securities:BURL

Summary

Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL) filed an 8-K on May 25, 2017, primarily to furnish a press release announcing its operating results for the fiscal quarter ended April 29, 2017. This filing serves as a notification to investors about the company's recent financial performance. The key takeaway for investors is that the company is providing an update on its financial condition and operational results through this press release, which is attached as an exhibit. While the 8-K itself does not contain detailed financial figures, it directs investors to the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the specific results of operations. Investors seeking to understand BURL's performance in the first fiscal quarter of 2017 should consult this attached document for details on revenue, profitability, and any other financial metrics disclosed by the company.

Key Highlights

  • 1Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL) filed an 8-K on May 25, 2017.
  • 2The filing's primary purpose is to announce operating results for the fiscal quarter ended April 29, 2017.
  • 3A press release detailing the financial results is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4Investors can find the company's Q1 2017 financial performance information within the attached press release.
  • 5This 8-K serves as a notification mechanism for investors regarding recent financial updates.
  • 6The information is furnished, not filed, for specific legal purposes under SEC regulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing by Burlington Stores, Inc. on May 25, 2017, is to announce and provide investors with the company's operating results for the fiscal quarter that ended on April 29, 2017. It serves as a notification of their recent financial performance.

The detailed financial results for the fiscal quarter ended April 29, 2017, are contained within the press release that is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to this exhibit for specific financial data and commentary.

No, this 8-K filing does not contain the full financial statements itself. It primarily directs investors to a furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) where the company announced its operating results for the quarter. The 8-K is a notification document for this information.

The distinction between 'furnished' and 'filed' is a legal one. Information that is 'furnished' is provided to the SEC but is not subject to the same liability provisions under Section 18 of the Exchange Act as information that is 'filed.' For investors, it means the disclosed information, while important, may have different legal implications than formally filed data.