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CIENA CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Dec 12, 2019)

Filed December 12, 2019For Securities:CIEN

Summary

Ciena Corporation (CIEN) filed an 8-K on December 12, 2019, to announce its financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter and full fiscal year ended October 31, 2019. The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing these results and an accompanying investor presentation (Exhibit 99.2) for further analysis. While this 8-K primarily serves as a notification of the earnings release and associated materials, investors should refer to the press release and presentation for specific financial performance metrics and forward-looking statements. These documents provide insights into Ciena's operational performance, revenue generation, and profitability for the reported periods. Investors are encouraged to review these furnished exhibits, as Ciena also indicates that material information may be posted exclusively on the Investor Relations section of their website. The company also plans to host an investor call to discuss these results, offering an additional avenue for understanding the company's financial standing and outlook.

Key Highlights

  • 1Ciena Corporation announced its financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter and full fiscal year ended October 31, 2019, via an 8-K filing.
  • 2The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and an investor presentation (Exhibit 99.2) as furnished exhibits.
  • 3Investors are directed to review the press release and investor presentation for detailed financial performance.
  • 4Ciena will be hosting an investor call to discuss the fourth fiscal quarter and full fiscal year results.
  • 5The company may post additional material information exclusively on the Investor Relations section of its website.
  • 6Information furnished in the 8-K and its exhibits is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 purposes and will not be incorporated into registration statements.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce Ciena Corporation's financial results for its fourth fiscal quarter and full fiscal year ended October 31, 2019. It furnishes the press release and investor presentation that contain these details.

The detailed financial results are available in the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the accompanying investor presentation (Exhibit 99.2) attached to this 8-K filing. Investors should also check Ciena's investor relations website for further updates.

No, the information furnished in this 8-K filing, including the press release and investor presentation, is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Therefore, it will not be automatically incorporated by reference into future registration statements.

This 8-K filing itself does not contain forward-looking guidance. However, the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) and investor presentation (Exhibit 99.2) are expected to provide details on the company's performance and potentially its outlook. Investors should carefully review these documents and listen to the upcoming investor call for any guidance.