Summary
Fortinet, Inc. (FTNT) filed an 8-K on January 29, 2014, to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2013. While the 8-K itself is brief, it incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed financial performance. Investors should refer to this press release for specific revenue, earnings, and guidance figures for the reported periods, as this 8-K filing serves as notification of the release of that information.
Key Highlights
- 1Fortinet announced its Q4 and full-year 2013 financial results on January 29, 2014.
- 2The 8-K filing officially incorporates the press release containing these results.
- 3The press release (Exhibit 99.1) is the primary source for detailed financial performance information.
- 4This filing confirms the public dissemination of the company's latest financial performance data.
- 5Investors are directed to the furnished press release for specifics on financial condition and operational results.
- 6The filing itself does not contain the quantitative financial results, but rather directs investors to where they can be found.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and incorporate by reference Fortinet's press release detailing its financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2013.
The actual financial results are contained within the press release dated January 29, 2014, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and incorporated by reference.
No, this 8-K filing itself does not provide specific quantitative financial figures. It serves as a notification that a press release containing these details has been issued and should be consulted for the actual numbers.
The filing explicitly states that the information furnished in the press release shall not be deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or incorporated by reference into other filings, unless expressly stated otherwise in a future filing.