Where can I find Fortinet's third-quarter 2012 financial results?

The detailed financial results for Fortinet's third quarter ended September 30, 2012, are available in the press release dated October 16, 2012, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

What specific financial information is included in the 8-K filing itself?

The 8-K filing primarily serves to announce the release of the financial results and does not contain the detailed financial statements or operational metrics. Investors must consult the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) for that information.

What is the significance of the statement 'shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18'?

This statement means that the information furnished in the press release, unless explicitly incorporated by reference into a registration statement or other SEC filing, is not subject to the same liability provisions under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as formally filed documents. It essentially means the company is providing the information but not taking on the same level of legal responsibility for it in the context of Section 18.

FTNT 8-K: Earnings & Results

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Fortinet, Inc. (FTNT) filed an 8-K on October 16, 2012, to furnish a press release detailing its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012. The filing itself does not contain the detailed financial figures but directs investors to the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) for this information. This is a standard procedure for companies to disseminate earnings information to the public simultaneously through a press release, which is then furnished to the SEC via an 8-K filing.

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1Fortinet announced its third-quarter financial results for the period ending September 30, 2012.
2The company issued a press release on October 16, 2012, containing the detailed financial results.
3The 8-K filing incorporates this press release by reference as Exhibit 99.1.
4Investors need to refer to the furnished press release for specific financial metrics, revenue, earnings per share, and guidance.
5This filing is an informational event, not a transaction or an amendment to previous filings.
6The information furnished is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 purposes, meaning it does not carry the same legal implications as a formally filed document unless specifically incorporated into another filing.

Fortinet, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 16, 2012)

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