8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

CIENA CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 31, 2007)

Filed May 31, 2007For Securities:CIEN

Summary

Ciena Corporation (CIEN) filed an 8-K on May 31, 2007, to report its financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2007. The primary purpose of this filing is to furnish the press release announcing these results, which provides investors with key performance indicators and financial condition updates. Investors should review the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed information regarding the company's performance during the quarter. This report serves as a notification of the release of these financial results, which are crucial for understanding Ciena's operational performance, revenue generation, profitability, and overall financial health. The information provided in the press release, while not deemed "filed" for legal liability purposes under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, is the core content investors rely on for immediate post-quarter insights into the company's trajectory and strategic execution.

Key Highlights

  • 1Ciena Corporation (CIEN) reported its financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2007, via an 8-K filing on May 31, 2007.
  • 2The filing exclusively furnishes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the company's quarterly financial results.
  • 3This 8-K does not contain any new material agreements, executive changes, or other significant corporate events beyond the financial results announcement.
  • 4The information furnished is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, limiting certain legal liabilities.
  • 5Investors and analysts should refer to Exhibit 99.1 for detailed operational and financial performance data.
  • 6The report indicates the company's jurisdiction of incorporation is Delaware.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce and furnish Ciena Corporation's financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2007, through the text of a press release (Exhibit 99.1).

The detailed financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2007, are contained within the press release, which is provided as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, this specific 8-K filing focuses solely on the announcement of the company's quarterly financial results. It does not report on any new material agreements, executive appointments or departures, or other significant corporate events typically disclosed in other 8-K items.

No, the information in this report, including the press release, is furnished and is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means the company is not subject to the liabilities under that specific section for this information.