8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

Dell Technologies Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Sep 6, 2016)

Filed September 6, 2016For Securities:DELL

Summary

Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL) filed an 8-K on September 6, 2016, to announce its financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended July 29, 2016 (fiscal 2017). The primary purpose of this filing is to furnish a press release detailing these results. Investors should note that the information is being furnished, not filed, meaning it is not subject to the same liabilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor will it be automatically incorporated into future SEC filings unless explicitly referenced. While the full financial details are within the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1), this 8-K itself serves as a notification of the earnings announcement. Investors interested in Dell's performance for this period would need to review the accompanying press release for specific figures on revenue, profitability, and other key performance indicators. This filing signals the release of this critical financial data to the public.

Key Highlights

  • 1Dell Technologies Inc. filed an 8-K on September 6, 2016, to report financial results.
  • 2The report covers the fiscal second quarter ended July 29, 2016 (fiscal 2017).
  • 3The core of the filing is a furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) announcing Q2 FY17 earnings.
  • 4Information is 'furnished' to the SEC, not 'filed', impacting liability and incorporation by reference.
  • 5This 8-K acts as an official notification of the release of Dell's Q2 FY17 financial performance.
  • 6Investors are directed to the press release for detailed financial information.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and furnish Dell Technologies' financial results for its fiscal second quarter ended July 29, 2016. It includes a press release containing these results as an exhibit.

The information in this 8-K, including the press release, is being 'furnished' to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This means it is not subject to the same legal liabilities as 'filed' information under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

The detailed financial results are contained within the press release issued by Dell Technologies on September 6, 2016, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

This 8-K filing itself primarily serves as a notification and container for the press release. Detailed forward-looking statements, management commentary, and comprehensive financial performance analysis would be found within the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1), not within the text of the 8-K form itself.