8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

KLA CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 27, 2005)

Filed October 27, 2005For Securities:KLAC

Summary

KLA-Tencor Corporation (KLAC) filed an 8-K report on October 27, 2005, primarily to furnish a press release detailing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2005. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it directs investors to Exhibit 99.1, the press release, for this crucial information. Investors should review the press release for insights into the company's revenue, profitability, and any forward-looking statements made by management regarding future performance. This filing is important as it marks the official disclosure of the company's quarterly performance. Investors and analysts will be looking for trends, comparisons to previous periods and analyst expectations, and any commentary on the semiconductor industry's health and KLA-Tencor's competitive positioning. The press release, as referenced in this 8-K, is the primary source for understanding the operational and financial condition of KLA-Tencor as of and for the quarter ending September 30, 2005.

Key Highlights

  • 1KLA-Tencor Corporation (KLAC) filed an 8-K on October 27, 2005.
  • 2The report's primary purpose is to furnish a press release regarding Q3 2005 financial results.
  • 3Exhibit 99.1 contains the press release with detailed financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2005.
  • 4The filing does not include the financial results directly but references an external document (press release).
  • 5Investors need to consult Exhibit 99.1 for performance details.
  • 6The CFO, John H. Kispert, signed the report.
  • 7The information furnished is not deemed 'filed' for certain sections of the Exchange Act.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing by KLA-Tencor Corporation on October 27, 2005, is to officially submit and make available their press release detailing the financial results for the fiscal quarter that ended on September 30, 2005.

The actual financial results are not presented directly within the 8-K filing itself. Instead, the filing directs investors to 'Exhibit 99.1', which is the press release issued by KLA-Tencor Corporation on October 27, 2005. This press release is the primary source for the detailed financial information.

When information is 'furnished' under Item 2.02, it means it is being provided to the SEC but is not considered officially 'filed' for the purposes of liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. It also generally won't be automatically incorporated into other filings like registration statements unless specifically stated. This is a common practice for earnings press releases.

The 8-K report was signed by John H. Kispert, who held the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at KLA-Tencor Corporation.