8-KRegulation FD

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (May 9, 2017)

Filed May 9, 2017For Securities:HPEHPE-PC

Summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (HPE) filed an 8-K on May 9, 2017, to disclose preliminary, estimated revenue results for its Software Business for the quarter ending April 30, 2017. These figures were released by Micro Focus International plc due to regulatory requirements in the UK concerning the pending combination of HPE's Software Business with Micro Focus. Investors are cautioned that these are preliminary, unaudited results and may differ materially from the final figures once HPE completes its customary quarterly close process. While these preliminary results do not materially impact HPE's expectations for the Software Business's earnings for the quarter, investors should not rely solely on them. HPE plans to report its complete and finalized quarterly results on or around May 31, 2017, and shareholders are strongly encouraged to review those official results for a comprehensive understanding.

Key Highlights

  • 1HPE disclosed preliminary revenue results for its Software Business for the quarter ended April 30, 2017.
  • 2These preliminary results were issued by Micro Focus International plc due to UK regulatory requirements related to the pending business combination.
  • 3The disclosed revenue figures are preliminary and have not undergone HPE's standard quarterly closing procedures.
  • 4HPE cautions investors against placing undue reliance on these preliminary estimates, as final results may differ materially.
  • 5These preliminary results are not expected to materially impact HPE's earnings outlook for the Software Business for the quarter.
  • 6HPE intends to release its complete and finalized quarterly results on or about May 31, 2017.
  • 7The information provided is for informational purposes and is not deemed 'filed' for SEC liability purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to disclose preliminary, estimated revenue results for HPE's Software Business for the quarterly period ended April 30, 2017. This disclosure was prompted by regulatory requirements from Micro Focus International plc in the UK due to their pending combination with HPE's Software Business.

No, investors should not consider these preliminary revenue numbers as final. HPE explicitly states that these results have not been subject to their customary quarterly close process and that final revenue results could differ materially. Investors are urged to wait for HPE's complete quarterly results, expected around May 31, 2017.

HPE states that these preliminary estimated software revenue results have no material impact on HPE's expectations of the Software Business's earnings for the specified quarter. However, investors should still review the final, complete results for a comprehensive understanding of the company's financial performance.

Micro Focus is releasing HPE's preliminary revenue data due to regulatory requirements in the United Kingdom. This is in connection with the pending combination (transaction) of HPE's Software Business with Micro Focus.