8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

KLA CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 25, 2007)

Filed October 25, 2007For Securities:KLAC

Summary

KLA-Tencor Corporation (now KLA Corp.) filed an 8-K on October 25, 2007, to report on its financial and operational results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2008, which concluded on September 30, 2007. The primary purpose of this filing was to furnish the text of a press release that contained the company's selected operating results for the period. Investors interested in this filing should note that the information is presented through a press release and is being furnished, not 'filed' in the traditional sense that would subject it to Section 18 liabilities. The key takeaway for stakeholders is access to the company's early FY2008 performance metrics, providing a snapshot of the business environment and KLA-Tencor's position at that time. Specific financial figures and operational details would be found within the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1).

Key Highlights

  • 1KLA-Tencor Corporation (KLAC) filed an 8-K on October 25, 2007.
  • 2The report details results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2008, ending September 30, 2007.
  • 3The filing primarily furnishes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing selected operating results.
  • 4Information pertains to the company's financial condition and results of operations.
  • 5The press release is furnished as an exhibit, not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 6The Chief Financial Officer, Jeffrey L. Hall, signed the report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report and provide investors with KLA-Tencor Corporation's selected operating results for its first quarter of fiscal year 2008, which ended on September 30, 2007. This is achieved by furnishing a press release containing these results.

This 8-K filing itself does not contain detailed financial statements. Instead, it incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) issued by KLA-Tencor Corporation on October 25, 2007, which would contain the selected operating results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2008.

The statement that the information 'shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934' means that KLA-Tencor is not making a formal filing that would subject them to the same level of liability as regular filings under that specific section. While it's still important information, it's presented in a way that offers some protection from potential lawsuits related to misstatements or omissions under Section 18, which deals with fraudulent or manipulative practices in connection with securities traded on exchanges.

The actual financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2008 are contained within the press release issued by KLA-Tencor Corporation on October 25, 2007. This press release is provided as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing.