01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed December 7, 2023. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Ciena Corporation (CIEN) has filed an 8-K report on December 7, 2023, primarily to announce its financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter ended October 28, 2023.
The company issued a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing these results and also posted an accompanying investor presentation (Exhibit 99.2) on its investor relations website. This filing serves as notification to investors regarding the company's latest performance and provides access to the detailed financial disclosures and management's commentary.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Ciena Corporation announced its fiscal fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2023 financial results on December 7, 2023.
- The announcement was made via a press release, furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing.
- An accompanying investor presentation providing further details on the results is available as Exhibit 99.2.
- The company is hosting an investor call to discuss these results.
- Information provided in the press release and investor presentation is furnished, not filed, for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
- Investors are encouraged to monitor Ciena's investor relations website for future 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 Ciena Corporation's financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter ended October 28, 2023, and to make the associated press release and investor presentation publicly available.
Where can I find the detailed financial results?
The detailed financial results are provided in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the investor presentation (Exhibit 99.2) that are furnished with this 8-K filing. These documents are also available on the Investors section of Ciena's website (www.ciena.com).
Will the information in the press release and presentation be considered legally 'filed'?
No, the information in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the investor presentation (Exhibit 99.2) is furnished, not filed. This means it is not subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor will it be automatically incorporated into registration statements.
How can I get more details on the company's performance and outlook?
Investors can get more details by reviewing the press release and investor presentation furnished with this 8-K. Additionally, Ciena is hosting an investor call to discuss its fiscal fourth quarter results, which is a key opportunity to hear management's commentary and ask questions.
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