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Fortinet, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 27, 2011)

Filed April 27, 2011For Securities:FTNT

Summary

Fortinet, Inc. (FTNT) filed an 8-K on April 27, 2011, to announce its first-quarter financial results for the period ended March 31, 2011. The report primarily serves to furnish a press release detailing these results, which is incorporated by reference. While the 8-K itself does not contain the specific financial figures, it directs investors to the accompanying press release for crucial performance indicators and operational updates. This filing is a standard procedural step for publicly traded companies to disseminate timely financial information to the market. Investors reviewing this filing should note that the detailed financial performance, including revenue, profitability, and any forward-looking statements or guidance, would be found within the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1). The 8-K's purpose here is to officially acknowledge the release of this information. Therefore, a comprehensive understanding of Fortinet's Q1 2011 performance requires consulting the attached press release for the actual financial data and management commentary.

Key Highlights

  • 1Fortinet, Inc. (FTNT) filed a Form 8-K on April 27, 2011.
  • 2The filing's primary purpose is to report the company's financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011.
  • 3The detailed financial results are contained within a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4This press release is incorporated by reference into the 8-K filing.
  • 5The filing includes standard legal disclaimers regarding the 'furnished' nature of the information, not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 6The report indicates the date of the earliest event reported was April 26, 2011, aligning with the press release date.
  • 7The Vice President and General Counsel, John Whittle, signed the filing on behalf of Fortinet.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this Form 8-K filing is to formally announce and provide access to Fortinet's financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011, through an accompanying press release.

The specific financial results, including revenue, earnings, and other key performance indicators for the first quarter of 2011, are detailed in the press release dated April 27, 2011, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and incorporated by reference.

This 8-K filing itself primarily serves as a notification mechanism. Any forward-looking statements, guidance, or detailed management commentary regarding the first-quarter results would typically be found within the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1).

When information is 'furnished' under Item 2.02 of an 8-K, it means the company is providing the information to the SEC but is stating that it will not be subject to the liabilities associated with Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or incorporated by reference into future filings under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, unless specifically stated otherwise. This is a common distinction for earnings release information.