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CIENA CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Mar 4, 2021)

Filed March 4, 2021For Securities:CIEN

Summary

Ciena Corporation (CIEN) reported its financial results for the first fiscal quarter ended January 30, 2021, via a press release filed on March 4, 2021. The filing itself, an 8-K Current Report, primarily serves to furnish the press release and an accompanying investor presentation, which contain the detailed financial performance data. Investors are directed to these exhibits for a comprehensive understanding of Ciena's operational and financial condition during the quarter. The company also indicated that it would be hosting an investor call to discuss these results. It's important for investors to note that the information furnished in the press release and investor presentation is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act, meaning it does not carry the same legal liabilities. However, Ciena emphasizes that material information may be posted exclusively on the Investors section of its website, urging investors to monitor this channel.

Key Highlights

  • 1Ciena Corporation filed an 8-K on March 4, 2021, to report Q1 fiscal 2021 financial results.
  • 2The core of the filing consists of a furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing the financial results.
  • 3An investor presentation (Exhibit 99.2) related to the quarterly results was also furnished.
  • 4Ciena announced an investor call to discuss the Q1 fiscal 2021 results of operations.
  • 5Information provided is furnished, not 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act, limiting certain legal liabilities.
  • 6Investors are advised to check Ciena's investor relations website for potential exclusive postings of material information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ciena's Q1 fiscal 2021 financial results are detailed in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and investor presentation (Exhibit 99.2) furnished with the 8-K filing dated March 4, 2021. These documents are publicly available.

Yes, the press release indicates that Ciena will be hosting an investor call to discuss its results of operations for the first fiscal quarter ended January 30, 2021.

When information is 'furnished,' it is generally not subject to the same stringent legal liabilities and disclosure requirements as information that is 'filed' under certain sections of the Securities Exchange Act, such as Section 18. However, investors should still treat this information as material.

Ciena encourages investors to regularly review the 'Investors' section of their official website (www.ciena.com) as they may post material information exclusively on this platform.