Where can I find the detailed financial statements of Meru Networks?

The audited consolidated financial statements of Meru for the year ended December 31, 2014, are incorporated by reference from Meru's Form 10-K filed on February 27, 2015. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the periods ending March 31, 2014, and March 31, 2015, are incorporated by reference from Meru's Form 10-Q filed on May 7, 2015.

What is 'pro forma financial information' and why is it important here?

Pro forma financial information presents hypothetical financial results as if a specific event, in this case, the acquisition of Meru by Fortinet, had occurred at an earlier date. It's important because it helps investors understand the potential financial scale and performance of the combined company, assuming the acquisition had already taken place for the periods presented (year ended Dec 31, 2014, and Q1 2015).

Does this filing include the actual financial results of the combined Fortinet and Meru for the current period?

No, this filing does not contain the actual combined financial results of Fortinet and Meru for the current reporting period. Instead, it provides the historical financials of Meru and pro forma combined financials, which are estimations for past periods. Fortinet's actual combined financial results would be reported in their future periodic filings (e.g., 10-Q, 10-K) once the acquisition's impact is fully integrated.

FTNT 8-K SEC Disclosure

Q: What is the main purpose of this 8-K/A filing?

The main purpose of this 8-K/A filing is to provide the necessary financial statements of the acquired company, Meru Networks, and the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information of Fortinet and Meru. This is a regulatory requirement following an acquisition to inform investors about the financial impact.

Summary

This amended 8-K filing from Fortinet, Inc. (FTNT) on September 21, 2015, primarily serves to provide the necessary financial statements and pro forma information related to its previously announced acquisition of Meru Networks. Investors can find the audited financial statements of Meru for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014, and unaudited interim financials for the periods ending March 31, 2014, and March 31, 2015, incorporated by reference from Meru's prior SEC filings. The core purpose of this amendment is to present the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information. This information offers a hypothetical view of what Fortinet's financial results would have looked like had the Meru acquisition occurred at the beginning of the relevant periods (year ended December 31, 2014, and three months ended March 31, 2015). This allows investors to better understand the potential financial impact and integration of Meru into Fortinet's operations.

Key Highlights

1Fortinet is providing financial data for the acquired company, Meru Networks, through incorporation by reference.
2Includes audited financial statements for Meru for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014.
3Includes unaudited condensed financial statements for Meru for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2015.
4Presents unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information for Fortinet and Meru.
5The pro forma information reflects the combined entity as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2015, and the year ended December 31, 2014.
6This filing is an amendment (8-K/A) to a previous filing, indicating the delivery of required financial documentation post-acquisition.
7The information is crucial for investors to assess the financial implications of the Meru acquisition on Fortinet.

Fortinet, Inc. 8-K/A Report, Exhibit Filing (Sep 22, 2015)

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