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F5, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 4, 2013)

Filed April 4, 2013For Securities:FFIV

Summary

This Form 8-K filed by F5 Networks, Inc. on April 4, 2013, primarily serves to announce preliminary financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2013. The company issued a press release detailing these preliminary results, which is attached as an exhibit to this filing. Investors should note that the information provided in this report is considered "furnished" rather than "filed," meaning it does not carry the same legal implications under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as a formally filed document. While the specific financial figures are contained within the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), this 8-K filing itself acts as the official notification mechanism for this information. Investors seeking details on F5's performance for the first quarter of 2013 should refer to the press release for the actual revenue, earnings, and any other operational metrics disclosed. This filing is a standard procedure for companies to disseminate important, non-public financial information to the market in a timely manner.

Key Highlights

  • 1F5 Networks, Inc. (FFIV) filed a Form 8-K on April 4, 2013.
  • 2The primary purpose of the filing is to announce preliminary financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2013.
  • 3A press release containing these preliminary results is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4The information provided in the 8-K is furnished, not filed, under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 5The filing includes the registrant's address, telephone number, and identifies John McAdam as President and CEO.
  • 6No other significant operational or strategic changes are reported in the 8-K itself.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this Form 8-K filing is to publicly announce F5 Networks, Inc.'s preliminary financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2013. This is typically done through an attached press release.

The specific preliminary financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2013, are detailed in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing. Investors should refer to that exhibit for quantitative financial data.

The information provided in this report, specifically the preliminary financial results, is treated as 'furnished' under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, not 'filed.' This distinction means it does not carry the same legal implications or liabilities as information that is formally filed with the SEC.

Based on the provided text of the 8-K, the only item reported is the announcement of preliminary financial results (Item 2.02). No other material events or changes are disclosed within the body of the 8-K itself.