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KLA CORP 8-K Report (Jan 22, 2004)

Filed January 22, 2004For Securities:KLAC

Summary

KLA-Tencor Corporation (KLAC) filed an 8-K on January 22, 2004, to furnish a press release detailing its financial results for the quarter and six months ended December 31, 2003. While the specific financial figures are not detailed within the 8-K itself, the filing serves as notification to investors that this information has been made public via a press release and accompanying conference call. Investors should refer to the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) for comprehensive details on revenue, earnings, and other key performance indicators for the reported period. The filing's primary purpose is to provide timely disclosure of material financial information. It's important for investors to note that the information furnished in this 8-K and its exhibit is not considered "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it does not carry the same liability as formally filed financial statements. However, it remains a crucial source for understanding the company's performance during the specified period.

Key Highlights

  • 1KLA-Tencor Corporation (KLAC) filed an 8-K on January 22, 2004.
  • 2The filing's purpose is to report on the company's financial results for the quarter and six months ended December 31, 2003.
  • 3The detailed financial results are provided in a press release, furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4The company also held a conference call to discuss these results.
  • 5Information furnished in this 8-K and exhibit is not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 6Investors should consult the press release for specific financial performance data.
  • 7The filing indicates ongoing communication of financial performance to the market.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially notify investors that KLA-Tencor Corporation has released its financial results for the quarter and six months ended December 31, 2003, via a press release and a conference call.

The specific financial results are not detailed within the 8-K form itself. They are provided in the press release which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K. Investors should refer to this exhibit for detailed financial information.

No, the filing explicitly states that the information contained in the Form 8-K and its exhibit shall not be deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor subject to the liabilities under that section.

Holding a conference call signifies that the company is providing a platform for management to discuss the recently released financial results in more detail, answer questions from analysts and investors, and provide forward-looking commentary, which can be valuable for understanding the company's performance and outlook.