8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

CIENA CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Mar 7, 2008)

Filed March 7, 2008For Securities:CIEN

Summary

Ciena Corporation (CIEN) filed an 8-K on March 7, 2008, to report its financial results for the first fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2008. This filing primarily serves to furnish the press release detailing these results, as per Item 2.02 of Form 8-K. While the full financial details are within the provided press release (Exhibit 99.1), the 8-K itself does not contain extensive commentary or analysis beyond announcing the results. Investors should refer to the furnished press release for specific figures regarding revenue, profitability, and any forward-looking statements made by Ciena. This 8-K acts as a notification mechanism for the market that these results have been publicly disseminated. The filing also notes that the information furnished is not considered 'filed' for regulatory purposes under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning Ciena is not subject to liabilities for misstatements or omissions within that specific context.

Key Highlights

  • 1Ciena Corporation reported its first fiscal quarter 2008 financial results on March 7, 2008.
  • 2The primary purpose of the 8-K filing is to furnish the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 3The press release contains detailed financial results for the quarter ended January 31, 2008.
  • 4This filing is made under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition).
  • 5The information furnished in this report is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally report Ciena Corporation's financial results for its first fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2008, by furnishing the related press release as an exhibit.

The detailed financial results are provided in the press release dated March 7, 2008, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should review this press release for specific financial figures.

This 8-K filing itself primarily serves to announce the earnings release. Detailed commentary, analysis, and business updates would typically be found within the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) or in subsequent filings that discuss management's outlook.

When information is 'furnished' under Item 2.02, it means the company is making it publicly available but is not subjecting it to the same liabilities for misstatements or omissions under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as if it were formally 'filed'.