8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

CIENA CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Sep 1, 2016)

Filed September 1, 2016For Securities:CIEN

Summary

CIENA CORP (CIEN) filed an 8-K on September 1, 2016, to report its financial results for the third quarter ended July 31, 2016. The filing itself is brief, primarily referencing an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) which contains the detailed financial and operational performance. Investors should focus on the information contained within the press release for substantive details regarding revenue, profitability, and forward-looking guidance. Ciena emphasized its commitment to transparency by making an accompanying investor presentation available on its corporate website. This presentation likely provides further context and analysis of the reported results, including historical performance and potentially non-GAAP measures. Investors are encouraged to visit the 'Investors' section of Ciena's website for the most up-to-date information, as the company may post material updates there.

Key Highlights

  • 1The 8-K reports Ciena Corporation's financial results for the third quarter ended July 31, 2016.
  • 2Detailed financial results are provided in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 3Ciena will host an investor call to discuss its Q3 2016 results.
  • 4An investor presentation is available on Ciena's corporate website to accompany the investor call.
  • 5The filing notes that information provided herein is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for certain SEC purposes.
  • 6Investors are directed to Ciena's website for ongoing material information.

Frequently Asked Questions

The detailed financial results are in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. You should also check the investor presentation available on Ciena's corporate website (www.ciena.com).

The 8-K was filed on September 1, 2016, reporting the results for the fiscal third quarter that ended on July 31, 2016. This means the company is providing timely updates on its performance as of that date.

This specific 8-K filing primarily serves to report the historical results for the third quarter. Detailed forward-looking guidance would likely be discussed during the investor call and potentially included in the accompanying investor presentation materials, which are referenced in the filing.

When information is 'furnished' under Item 2.02 of an 8-K, it means the SEC is receiving the information, but it is not subject to the same liability provisions as 'filed' information, particularly under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This is common practice for earnings releases.