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Fortinet, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 4, 2021)

Filed November 4, 2021For Securities:FTNT

Summary

Fortinet, Inc. (FTNT) filed an 8-K on November 3, 2021, primarily to report its third-quarter financial results for the period ended September 30, 2021. The company issued a press release on November 4, 2021, detailing these results, which is furnished as an exhibit. Investors should note that this information is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it doesn't automatically get incorporated into future SEC filings unless specifically referenced. While the specific financial figures are not detailed within the 8-K itself but rather within the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1), this filing serves as the official notification of the Q3 2021 earnings release. Investors and analysts will need to consult the accompanying press release for quantitative details on revenue, profitability, guidance, and other operational metrics for the third quarter. The inclusion of the interactive data file (iXBRL) indicates a move towards more structured and machine-readable financial reporting.

Key Highlights

  • 1Fortinet announced its Q3 2021 financial results via a press release furnished with the 8-K filing.
  • 2The filing date of the 8-K is November 3, 2021, with the event date of the results announcement being November 3, 2021 (press release issued November 4th).
  • 3The press release containing the detailed Q3 2021 financial results is incorporated by reference as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4The furnished information is not considered 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, which is a standard disclosure for earnings releases.
  • 5The filing includes the Cover Page Interactive Data File formatted in iXBRL, indicating compliance with newer SEC reporting standards.
  • 6Investors need to refer to the Exhibit 99.1 press release for specific financial performance data and forward-looking guidance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Fortinet's financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2021, by furnishing the accompanying press release.

The specific financial results, including revenue, earnings, and any provided guidance, are contained within the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. You will need to access that document for detailed figures.

No, the filing explicitly states that the information furnished in the press release is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act. This means it does not automatically become incorporated into other SEC filings like registration statements unless Fortinet specifically references it.

The inclusion of an iXBRL (Inline XBRL) file for the Cover Page Interactive Data indicates Fortinet's adherence to the SEC's mandate for more structured and machine-readable financial data, enhancing transparency and accessibility for investors and analysts.