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CIENA CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 31, 2017)

Filed August 31, 2017For Securities:CIEN

Summary

CIENA CORP (CIEN) filed an 8-K on August 31, 2017, to report its financial results for the third quarter ended July 31, 2017. The core of this filing is the press release announcing these results, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1. Investors can expect this press release to contain key financial metrics, operational highlights, and potentially forward-looking statements regarding the company's performance and outlook. While the 8-K itself is a brief regulatory document, it serves as the official notification that Ciena has publicly disclosed its quarterly financial performance. Investors should refer to the accompanying press release and the investor presentation available on Ciena's corporate website for detailed analysis and discussion of these results. The company will also be hosting an investor call to further elaborate on the third-quarter performance and answer questions.

Key Highlights

  • 1Ciena Corporation filed an 8-K on August 31, 2017, reporting Q3 2017 financial results.
  • 2The report primarily furnishes a press release detailing the third quarter ended July 31, 2017, financial results.
  • 3This filing is intended to inform investors about Ciena's operational and financial performance for the period.
  • 4An investor call is scheduled to discuss the Q3 results in detail.
  • 5An accompanying investor presentation with historical and highlighted Q3 data is available on Ciena's website.
  • 6The press release information is not deemed 'filed' for certain legal purposes but serves as public disclosure.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Ciena Corporation's financial results for its third quarter ended July 31, 2017. It includes a press release that contains the detailed financial and operational performance for the period.

The detailed financial results are provided in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Additionally, Ciena is making an investor presentation available on its corporate website (www.ciena.com) that accompanies the investor call.

Yes, Ciena is hosting an investor call to discuss its third-quarter results of operations. Investors are encouraged to participate in this call for further insights and to ask questions.

While the 8-K itself is a notification, the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) typically includes discussions of financial results and may contain forward-looking statements or outlook. Investors should review the press release and the investor presentation for any forward-looking information.