8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

Fortinet, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 31, 2019)

Filed October 31, 2019For Securities:FTNT

Summary

Fortinet, Inc. (FTNT) filed an 8-K on October 31, 2019, to report its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2019. The filing itself is brief, primarily referencing a furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) that contains the detailed financial and operational outcomes for the quarter. Investors should refer to this press release for comprehensive information on revenue, profitability, and forward-looking guidance. While the 8-K doesn't provide direct financial figures, it signals the market release of Q3 2019 results. The furnished press release is the key document for understanding Fortinet's performance, including key metrics and management's commentary on business trends and outlook. Investors would typically look to this press release for details on sales growth, operating margins, earnings per share, and any significant business updates or strategic initiatives announced during the period.

Key Highlights

  • 1Fortinet, Inc. filed an 8-K on October 31, 2019, announcing its third-quarter 2019 financial results.
  • 2The 8-K filing primarily incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed Q3 2019 financial results.
  • 3This filing serves as notification to the market that Q3 2019 financial information has been made public.
  • 4Investors need to consult the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific financial data, including revenue, earnings, and other performance metrics.
  • 5The filing specifies that the information furnished under Item 2.02 is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 6The report includes an iXBRL interactive data file for the cover page.

Frequently Asked Questions

The 8-K filing itself does not contain the specific financial results. Investors must refer to Exhibit 99.1, the press release dated October 31, 2019, which was furnished with this filing, for Fortinet's detailed Q3 2019 financial performance, including revenue, profitability, and earnings per share.

The actual financial numbers are located in the press release dated October 31, 2019, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing. This press release provides the comprehensive financial data and management's commentary on the quarter's results.

This statement means that the press release containing the financial results is attached to the 8-K filing and is being provided to the public. However, it also clarifies that, for certain legal purposes (like Section 18 of the Exchange Act), this information is considered 'furnished' rather than formally 'filed,' which has implications for liability.

While the 8-K filing itself does not contain guidance, the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) typically includes management's outlook and forward-looking statements regarding future performance. Investors should review the press release for any provided guidance for upcoming quarters or the full fiscal year.