8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

CIENA CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Sep 3, 2009)

Filed September 3, 2009For Securities:CIEN

Summary

Ciena Corporation (CIEN) filed an 8-K on September 3, 2009, to report its financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2009. The filing itself is brief, primarily serving to furnish the press release containing these results as an exhibit. Investors should refer to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed financial performance and operational updates. This report indicates that Ciena is communicating its quarterly performance as required, with the press release being the primary source of information regarding revenue, profitability, and any forward-looking statements or strategic developments. The 8-K's main purpose is to officially document the public release of this financial information with the SEC.

Key Highlights

  • 1Ciena Corporation (CIEN) reported its third fiscal quarter financial results ended July 31, 2009.
  • 2The 8-K filing was made on September 3, 2009.
  • 3The press release containing the detailed financial results is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4The filing is made under Item 2.02 – Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
  • 5The information is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 6This report serves as an official record of Ciena's Q3 2009 earnings announcement.
  • 7Investors need to review Exhibit 99.1 for specific financial figures and operational details.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Ciena Corporation's financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2009, by furnishing the accompanying press release as an exhibit.

The detailed financial results, including revenue, profitability, and other operational metrics for the third fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2009, are provided in the press release which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, the information furnished in this 8-K, specifically the press release, is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. It is furnished for informational purposes.

This report covers Ciena Corporation's third fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2009.