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Fortinet, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 28, 2015)

Filed January 28, 2015For Securities:FTNT

Summary

Fortinet, Inc. (FTNT) filed an 8-K on January 28, 2015, to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2014. The primary purpose of this filing is to incorporate by reference the press release containing these results, allowing investors to access the detailed financial performance data. While the 8-K itself doesn't present new operational details, it serves as the official notification and means to access the company's latest financial disclosures. Investors should refer to the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific figures on revenue, profitability, and any forward-looking statements or guidance provided by Fortinet. This filing is a standard procedural step to make the earnings announcement publicly available through SEC channels, and its importance lies in the information contained within the referenced press release, which provides insights into the company's recent performance and outlook.

Key Highlights

  • 1Fortinet, Inc. filed an 8-K on January 28, 2015.
  • 2The filing reports financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2014.
  • 3The press release containing the financial results is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4The information in the press release is incorporated by reference into the 8-K.
  • 5This filing serves as an official notification of the company's financial performance disclosure.
  • 6Investors are directed to Exhibit 99.1 for detailed financial data and company commentary.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report and provide access to Fortinet's financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2014. It incorporates by reference the press release that contains these detailed financial results.

The specific financial results, including revenue, profitability, and any forward-looking guidance, are contained in the press release dated January 28, 2015, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should consult Exhibit 99.1 for the detailed financial information.

This particular 8-K filing primarily serves to report the financial results. While the press release (Exhibit 99.1) may contain commentary on operations or strategy in the context of the financial performance, the 8-K itself is focused on the financial condition and results of operations.

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 specifically stated. This is a standard disclaimer for earnings press releases furnished under Item 2.02.