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Fortinet, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 27, 2010)

Filed January 27, 2010For Securities:FTNT

Summary

Fortinet, Inc. (FTNT) filed an 8-K on January 27, 2010, primarily to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2009. The press release containing these results, furnished as Exhibit 99.1, is the core of this filing. Investors should look to this press release for detailed financial performance, including revenue, profitability, and any forward-looking statements or guidance provided by the company. While the 8-K itself is a procedural document, the attached press release is crucial for understanding Fortinet's recent operational and financial condition. This filing provides investors with the official results for the period, enabling them to assess the company's performance against expectations and its peers. It's important to note that this information is not deemed "filed" for Section 18 purposes, meaning it doesn't carry the same legal weight as a formal SEC filing in that context, but it still serves as a primary source for critical financial data.

Key Highlights

  • 1Fortinet reported its financial results for Q4 and full year 2009 via an 8-K filing.
  • 2The press release containing these financial results is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 3The filing date is January 27, 2010, with the reported period ending December 31, 2009.
  • 4This 8-K serves as notification of the release of financial performance data.
  • 5Investors need to refer to the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific financial details and commentary.
  • 6The filing is made pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K concerning Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing by Fortinet on January 27, 2010, is to officially report its financial results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended December 31, 2009. The detailed financial information is provided in an accompanying press release.

The actual financial results and related commentary are contained within the press release dated January 27, 2010, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should review this exhibit for specific revenue, profit, and other financial performance metrics.

This 8-K filing itself does not contain forward-looking guidance. However, the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) that reports the financial results for Q4 and FY 2009 may include forward-looking statements or guidance provided by Fortinet's management. Investors should carefully read the press release for any such information.

The statement means that while the press release is being provided to the SEC as part of this filing, it is not subject to the liabilities and obligations under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which generally applies to information 'filed' with the SEC. However, it remains a crucial piece of information for investors regarding the company's financial condition.