What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to Dell Technologies' financial results for its third fiscal quarter of 2020, which ended on November 1, 2019, through an accompanying press release.

What is the significance of the term 'furnished' versus 'filed' in this report?

When information is 'furnished' to the SEC, as stated in this report, it is provided for public access but is not subject to the same level of legal liability or scrutiny as information that is 'filed'. Specifically, it's not deemed to be subject to Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 unless explicitly stated otherwise.

Where can I find the actual financial results for Q3 FY2020?

The detailed financial results for Dell Technologies' third fiscal quarter of 2020 are located in the press release issued on November 26, 2019, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

DELL 8-K: Earnings & Results

Summary

This 8-K filing from Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL) on November 26, 2019, primarily serves to furnish the company's press release detailing its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2020, ended November 1, 2019. Investors should note that this information is furnished, not filed, meaning it is not subject to the full liabilities of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The press release itself, included as Exhibit 99.1, contains the substantive financial performance details for the quarter.

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1Dell Technologies announced its Q3 FY2020 financial results via a press release furnished with this 8-K filing.
2The results are for the fiscal quarter ended November 1, 2019.
3The filing explicitly states the press release is 'furnished' and not 'filed', which has implications for liability under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
4The press release (Exhibit 99.1) is the primary source of detailed financial and operational information.
5The report includes the Cover Page Interactive Data File in XBRL format.

Dell Technologies Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 26, 2019)

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