01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed June 6, 2019. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Ciena Corporation (CIEN) filed an 8-K on June 6, 2019, to report its financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2019.
This filing primarily serves to furnish the press release and an accompanying investor presentation that detail the company's performance and provide further context for investors. Investors should refer to these furnished documents for the specific financial figures and operational insights. The report indicates that Ciena will host an investor call to discuss these second-quarter results.
The company also directs investors to its website, www.ciena.com, for ongoing disclosures, emphasizing that material information may be posted there exclusively. It's important to note that the information furnished in this 8-K, including the press release and presentation, is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act, meaning it doesn't carry the same legal implications as formally filed documents.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Ciena Corporation filed an 8-K on June 6, 2019, to report Q2 fiscal 2019 financial results.
- The filing includes the text of the press release detailing Q2 financial results (Exhibit 99.1).
- An investor presentation for the second fiscal quarter is also furnished (Exhibit 99.2).
- Ciena scheduled an investor call to discuss its Q2 operational results.
- The company highlights its website (www.ciena.com) as a channel for material information disclosure.
- Information furnished in this 8-K is not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act.
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 report and furnish Ciena Corporation's financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2019, through the accompanying press release and investor presentation.
Where can I find the detailed financial results for Ciena's second quarter?
The detailed financial results are provided in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the investor presentation (Exhibit 99.2) that are furnished as part of this 8-K filing. These documents are accessible via the SEC's EDGAR database or Ciena's investor relations website.
Does this filing contain forward-looking guidance or outlook?
This 8-K filing itself does not contain forward-looking guidance. However, the furnished press release and investor presentation, along with the scheduled investor call, are the appropriate places to look for discussions of future outlook and guidance related to Ciena's financial performance.
Is the information in this 8-K considered legally 'filed'?
No, the information furnished in this 8-K filing, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not subject the company to the liabilities of that section and is not automatically incorporated into other SEC filings.
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