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DEXCOM INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 3, 2010)

Filed August 3, 2010For Securities:DXCM

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by DexCom, Inc. (DXCM) on August 3, 2010, primarily serves to disclose the company's financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2010, as announced in a press release issued on the same date. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it incorporates the press release by reference, making it the key document for investors seeking to understand DexCom's operational and financial performance during that period. Investors should refer to the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.01) for specific revenue, profit, and other key financial metrics. This filing is procedural, ensuring that material information shared publicly via press release is formally submitted to the SEC. Investors should note that this information is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for certain regulatory purposes, meaning it doesn't automatically trigger the liabilities associated with Section 18 of the Exchange Act. However, it remains crucial for understanding the company's performance and is incorporated by reference into the press release itself.

Key Highlights

  • 1DexCom, Inc. filed a Form 8-K on August 3, 2010.
  • 2The primary purpose of the filing is to announce the company's financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010.
  • 3The press release containing the financial results is furnished as Exhibit 99.01 to the 8-K.
  • 4Investors are directed to Exhibit 99.01 for detailed financial information and operational performance updates for the quarter.
  • 5The filing is procedural and incorporates the press release by reference.
  • 6Information furnished under Item 2.02 is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this Form 8-K filing by DexCom, Inc. is to officially report its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2010, which were simultaneously announced in a press release.

The detailed financial results are contained within the press release dated August 3, 2010, which is attached as Exhibit 99.01 to this Form 8-K filing. Investors should consult this exhibit for specific figures.

The information provided under Item 2.02, including the press release, is furnished to the SEC and is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. However, it is still a public disclosure of the company's performance.

Incorporated by reference means that the content of the press release is considered part of the 8-K filing for the purpose of SEC disclosure, even though it's presented as a separate document (an exhibit). Investors need to look at the press release to get the actual financial information.