01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed August 30, 2018. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Ciena Corporation (CIEN) filed an 8-K on August 30, 2018, to report its financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2018.
The filing includes a press release detailing the company's performance and an accompanying investor presentation. While this 8-K doesn't contain extensive operational details itself, it serves as the official notification for the release of this crucial financial information to the public. Investors should note that the furnished press release and investor presentation contain the substantive financial data.
Ciena also announced that it would host an investor call to discuss these quarterly results. The company emphasizes that information may be posted exclusively on its investor relations website, reinforcing the importance of monitoring that channel for future updates.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Ciena Corporation reported its third fiscal quarter 2018 financial results on August 30, 2018, via an 8-K filing.
- The 8-K filing includes the text of the press release announcing the Q3 2018 financial results (Exhibit 99.1).
- An investor presentation accompanying the Q3 2018 results is also furnished as part of the filing (Exhibit 99.2).
- The company announced plans to host an investor call to discuss its third fiscal quarter operations and financial condition.
- Information furnished in the 8-K (Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2) is not considered 'filed' for SEC liability purposes but is provided for informational purposes.
- Ciena directs investors to its website's 'Investors' section for potential exclusive postings of material information.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and furnish Ciena Corporation's financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2018. It includes the press release and investor presentation detailing these results.
Where can I find the detailed financial results for Q3 2018?
The detailed financial results for Q3 2018 can be found in Exhibit 99.1 (the press release) and Exhibit 99.2 (the investor presentation) which are furnished with this 8-K filing. Ciena also encourages investors to check the 'Investors' section of their website.
Will Ciena be discussing these results further?
Yes, Ciena announced that it will be hosting an investor call to discuss its results of operations for the third fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2018.
Does the information in this 8-K impact Ciena's legal liability?
The information furnished in Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, as well as Item 2.02 of this report, is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it generally does not subject the company to liabilities under that section.
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