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Dell Technologies Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jun 8, 2017)

Filed June 8, 2017For Securities:DELL

Summary

This 8-K filing from Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL), dated June 8, 2017, primarily serves to furnish the company's press release detailing its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended May 5, 2017 (Q1 FY2018). Investors should note that this information is being 'furnished' rather than 'filed', meaning it is not subject to the same liabilities as a formally filed document and won't be automatically incorporated into future SEC filings unless specifically stated. The key takeaway for investors is the release of these Q1 FY2018 financial results. While the 8-K itself does not contain the actual financial figures, it directs readers to the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed operational and financial performance data. Investors looking for an understanding of Dell's recent performance, profitability, revenue trends, and any forward-looking statements or guidance would need to consult that press release.

Key Highlights

  • 1Dell Technologies Inc. announced its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended May 5, 2017 (Q1 FY2018).
  • 2The results were disclosed via a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.
  • 3The filing clarifies that the information is 'furnished' to the SEC, not 'filed', impacting its liability and incorporation by reference status.
  • 4This report acts as a notification mechanism for investors to access the latest financial performance data.
  • 5Investors are directed to the press release for the specific financial details and commentary on the Q1 FY2018 results.
  • 6The filing is dated June 8, 2017, with the event date also being June 7, 2017.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to Dell Technologies Inc.'s financial results for the fiscal quarter ended May 5, 2017, through an accompanying press release.

The actual financial numbers and details are contained within the press release issued by Dell Technologies Inc. on June 8, 2017, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors will need to review that document for specific performance metrics.

When information is 'furnished' under General Instruction B.2 to Form 8-K, it means it is provided to the SEC but is not subject to the same level of liability as 'filed' information under Section 18 of the Exchange Act. It also means the information is not automatically incorporated into Dell's other SEC filings unless specifically referenced.

This 8-K filing itself does not contain the forward-looking statements or guidance. Those would typically be found within the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1), which investors should consult for any such commentary from Dell.