Summary
Fortinet, Inc. (FTNT) filed an 8-K on August 1, 2018, primarily to report its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2018. The company issued a press release detailing these results, which is furnished as an exhibit to this filing. Investors should note that this information is furnished and not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it may not be automatically incorporated into future SEC filings unless specifically referenced. While the 8-K itself doesn't contain detailed financial figures, it directs investors to the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the specific Q2 2018 operational and financial performance. Investors would need to consult this press release to understand key metrics such as revenue, earnings per share, profitability, and future guidance provided by Fortinet for the period.
Key Highlights
- 1Fortinet announced its second quarter 2018 financial results on August 1, 2018, via an 8-K filing.
- 2The 8-K filing primarily serves to furnish the Q2 2018 earnings press release (Exhibit 99.1).
- 3Investors should refer to the press release for detailed Q2 2018 financial performance data.
- 4The filing does not alter Fortinet's historical financial statements.
- 5Information furnished in this 8-K is not considered 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act unless explicitly incorporated by reference in a future filing.
- 6The event date for reporting these results was July 31, 2018, with the filing occurring on July 31, 2018.