01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed September 4, 2013. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Ciena Corporation (CIEN) filed an 8-K report on September 4, 2013, to announce its third fiscal quarter financial results for the period ended July 31, 2013.
The core of this filing is the press release detailing these results, which is provided as an exhibit. Investors are directed to Ciena's corporate website for an accompanying investor presentation that elaborates on these third-quarter highlights and historical performance data. The company emphasizes that the information furnished in this 8-K is not considered "filed" for regulatory purposes and will not be incorporated into future registration statements.
Ciena also highlights its practice of posting material information on its investor relations website, encouraging stakeholders to monitor this channel for updates. The filing itself serves as notification of the earnings release and points investors to the primary source of detailed financial information.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Ciena Corporation (CIEN) released its third fiscal quarter financial results for the period ending July 31, 2013, via an 8-K filing on September 4, 2013.
- The 8-K filing primarily contains a press release announcing the Q3 FY2013 financial results.
- An investor presentation, including Q3 highlights and historical data, is available on Ciena's corporate website.
- Ciena will host an investor call to discuss the third fiscal quarter operating results.
- Information furnished in the 8-K is not deemed "filed" for Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
- The company advises investors to check its "Investors" page on www.ciena.com for material information, as it may be posted there exclusively.
- The filing includes Exhibit 99.1, which is the text of the press release dated September 4, 2013.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary purpose of this 8-K filing?
The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce Ciena Corporation's financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2013. It includes the press release that details these results.
Where can I find more detailed financial information and analysis for Q3 2013?
Investors can find a more detailed investor presentation, which includes Q3 highlights and historical results, on Ciena's corporate website. The company also hosts an investor call to discuss these results.
Does this 8-K filing have any special regulatory implications?
Yes, the filing specifies that the information furnished in this report is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it does not subject Ciena to liabilities under that section, nor will it be automatically incorporated into future registration statements.
How can I stay updated on important Ciena news and information?
Ciena encourages investors to regularly review the "Investors" page of their corporate website (www.ciena.com), as the company may post material information exclusively on this site.
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