01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed September 5, 2019. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Ciena Corporation (CIEN) filed an 8-K on September 5, 2019, to report its financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2019.
The filing includes a press release and an investor presentation that provide details on the company's performance during the quarter. Investors should note that this information is furnished and not deemed "filed" for certain regulatory purposes, meaning it does not carry the same liability as formally filed documents under Section 18 of the Exchange Act. The company will also host an investor call to discuss these results.
Investors are encouraged to monitor Ciena's investor relations website, as material information may be posted there exclusively. This 8-K primarily serves as a notification of the availability of the Q3 2019 earnings release and associated presentation.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Ciena Corporation announced its third fiscal quarter 2019 financial results on September 5, 2019.
- The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing the Q3 financial performance.
- An accompanying investor presentation (Exhibit 99.2) is also available, offering further insights.
- The company plans to host an investor call to discuss the Q3 results.
- Information furnished in this 8-K is not considered "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
- Investors are directed to Ciena's investor relations website 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 formally report Ciena Corporation's financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2019, by furnishing the accompanying press release and investor presentation.
Where can I find the detailed financial results for Q3 2019?
The detailed financial results are available in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the investor presentation (Exhibit 99.2) which are furnished as part of this 8-K filing. You can also find them on Ciena's investor relations website.
Does this filing contain specific financial figures like revenue or earnings per share?
This 8-K filing itself does not contain the specific financial figures. It acts as a notification and provides access to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and investor presentation (Exhibit 99.2) which contain these details.
What is the significance of the information being "furnished" rather than "filed"?
When information is "furnished" under Item 2.02, it means it's being made public, but it does not carry the same legal liability as if it were "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. It also means it won't be automatically incorporated into other filings like registration statements.
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