Summary
Ciena Corporation (CIEN) filed an 8-K on June 4, 2009, to announce its financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2009. The primary purpose of this filing is to furnish the text of the press release detailing these results. Investors should note that this information is furnished and not deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it does not carry the same legal liabilities as a formally filed statement. The press release itself, attached as Exhibit 99.1, contains the detailed financial performance for the quarter. While the 8-K does not include the actual financial figures within its text, it directs investors to the press release for critical information regarding Ciena's revenue, profitability, and overall financial condition as of that period. This filing serves as a public notification mechanism for these important updates.
Key Highlights
- 1Ciena Corporation announced its Q2 fiscal 2009 financial results on June 4, 2009.
- 2The announcement was made via a press release, furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K.
- 3The report covers the fiscal second quarter ended April 30, 2009.
- 4This 8-K filing primarily serves to make the press release publicly available.
- 5Information provided is furnished and not considered "filed" for Section 18 liability purposes.
- 6Investors should refer to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific financial details.