8-KEarnings & Results

CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 10, 2005)

Filed May 10, 2005For Securities:CSCO

Summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) filed an 8-K on May 10, 2005, to report its financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2005. The primary purpose of this filing is to furnish a press release detailing these results, which serves as the main source of information for investors regarding the company's performance during the quarter. Investors should consult the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific financial figures, including revenue, net income, and earnings per share, as well as any forward-looking statements or management commentary. The filing also highlights Cisco's practice of reporting both Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and pro forma financial measures. The company believes that presenting pro forma net income and pro forma net income per share, in addition to GAAP figures, provides a more comprehensive view of its ongoing operating performance and trends, aiding investor understanding. Management also utilizes these pro forma metrics for internal review.

Key Highlights

  • 1Filing reports Cisco Systems, Inc.'s (CSCO) third fiscal quarter results ended April 30, 2005.
  • 2The report primarily furnishes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed financial results.
  • 3Cisco provides both GAAP and pro forma financial measures in its reporting.
  • 4The company believes pro forma measures offer additional insights into operating results and business trends.
  • 5Management uses pro forma results for internal review and performance assessment.
  • 6The filing ensures timely disclosure of quarterly financial performance to investors.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report Cisco Systems, Inc.'s financial results for its fiscal third quarter ended April 30, 2005. It includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) that details these results for investors.

Cisco presents its financial results in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Additionally, they provide pro forma net income and pro forma net income per share as supplemental information to offer a better understanding of their operating results and business trends.

Cisco believes that presenting pro forma measures alongside GAAP figures gives investors a more meaningful understanding of the company's ongoing operating performance and financial trends. Management also uses these pro forma measures for reviewing the company's financial results.

The specific financial details for the third fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2005, are located in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.