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Fortinet, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 10, 2013)

Filed April 10, 2013For Securities:FTNT

Summary

Fortinet, Inc. (FTNT) filed an 8-K on April 10, 2013, to announce preliminary financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2013. This filing primarily serves to incorporate by reference a press release issued on the same date, which contained the company's initial financial performance indicators for the quarter. Investors should refer to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the specific details of these preliminary results. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it signals that the company is providing an early look at its performance. The information is furnished and not deemed "filed" for certain regulatory purposes, a common practice for such announcements. Investors are advised to consult the accompanying press release for insights into revenue, profitability, and any forward-looking statements or guidance that may have been provided by Fortinet for the upcoming periods.

Key Highlights

  • 1Fortinet announced preliminary Q1 2013 financial results via a press release on April 10, 2013.
  • 2The 8-K filing formally incorporates this press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 3Investors should consult the press release for detailed financial performance for the quarter ended March 31, 2013.
  • 4The disclosed information is furnished, not considered 'filed' for specific SEC purposes.
  • 5This filing indicates an early release of financial performance data by Fortinet.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and incorporate by reference Fortinet's preliminary financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013, which were detailed in a press release issued on April 10, 2013.

The actual preliminary financial results for Q1 2013 are contained within the press release dated April 10, 2013, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. You will need to review that press release for the specific figures.

According to the filing, the information furnished in the press release shall not be deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, unless expressly stated otherwise in a future filing.