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FLEX LTD. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 29, 2009)

Filed July 29, 2009For Securities:FLEX

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by Flextronics International Ltd. (FLEX) on July 29, 2009, primarily serves to report its financial results for the first quarter ended July 3, 2009. The report includes a press release detailing these results, which is furnished as an exhibit. While the specifics of the financial performance are contained within the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), this 8-K itself does not provide detailed financial figures or operational commentary. Investors should refer to the accompanying press release for a comprehensive understanding of the company's performance during the first quarter of 2009. The filing emphasizes that the information presented in Item 2.02 and its exhibits should not be considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor incorporated by reference into other filings. This is standard practice for earnings release disclosures, meaning the liability for 'forward-looking statements' within the press release is limited by safe harbor provisions.

Key Highlights

  • 1Flextronics International Ltd. (FLEX) filed a Form 8-K on July 29, 2009.
  • 2The filing announces the financial results for the first quarter ended July 3, 2009.
  • 3A press release containing the detailed financial results is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4The report itself does not contain the detailed financial data; investors must consult Exhibit 99.1.
  • 5Information furnished under Item 2.02 is not considered 'filed' for regulatory liability purposes.
  • 6The Chief Financial Officer, Paul Read, signed the filing.
  • 7The company's principal executive offices are located in Singapore.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this Form 8-K filing is to formally report Flextronics International Ltd.'s financial results for its first quarter ended July 3, 2009. It acts as a notification to investors and the market about these results.

The detailed financial results are presented in the press release dated July 29, 2009, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing. Investors should refer to Exhibit 99.1 for specifics on revenue, profitability, and other financial metrics.

While this specific 8-K filing document does not contain forward-looking statements, the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) likely does. However, the filing explicitly states that the information is furnished and not 'filed,' which means it is generally protected by safe harbor provisions regarding liability for such statements.

This statement is important because it limits the company's liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for any misstatements or omissions in the furnished information. Information that is 'furnished' is typically earnings press releases or other communications that are not intended to be incorporated into the company's SEC filings automatically.