8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

CIENA CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Mar 2, 2006)

Filed March 2, 2006For Securities:CIEN

Summary

CIENA CORPORATION (CIEN) has filed a Form 8-K on March 2, 2006, to report its financial results for the first quarter ended January 31, 2006. This filing primarily consists of a press release detailing these results, which is furnished as an exhibit. Investors should note that this information is being furnished and not 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act, meaning it does not automatically become part of any registration statement and generally carries less legal liability than formally filed information. The key takeaway for investors is the announcement of Ciena's Q1 2006 financial performance. While the 8-K itself does not contain the specific financial figures, it directs readers to the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the detailed results. Investors interested in Ciena's operational and financial health as of January 31, 2006, will need to consult that press release for revenue, profitability, and other key performance indicators.

Key Highlights

  • 1Ciena Corporation filed an 8-K on March 2, 2006, announcing its first quarter fiscal year 2006 financial results.
  • 2The primary purpose of the filing is to furnish a press release detailing the company's Q1 2006 financial performance.
  • 3The press release (Exhibit 99.1) contains the actual financial results for the quarter ended January 31, 2006.
  • 4Information furnished in this 8-K is not considered 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act, limiting its liability implications.
  • 5Investors need to refer to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific financial data such as revenue, earnings, and cash flow.
  • 6The filing indicates the company's jurisdiction of incorporation is Delaware and provides its principal executive office address and contact number.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce Ciena Corporation's financial results for its first quarter ended January 31, 2006, by furnishing a press release that contains these results.

The actual financial results are detailed in the press release issued by Ciena on March 2, 2006, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, the information in this report is furnished, not filed. This means it is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and therefore does not carry the same legal liability as formally filed information, nor is it automatically incorporated into registration statements.

These financial results cover the first quarter of Ciena Corporation's fiscal year, which ended on January 31, 2006.