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Lumentum Holdings Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 2, 2021)

Filed February 2, 2021For Securities:LITE

Summary

Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE) filed an 8-K on February 2, 2021, to report its fiscal second quarter 2021 results for the period ended December 26, 2020. The company also provided a slide presentation and press release detailing these results. Importantly, this filing also serves to provide disclosures related to the proposed business combination with Coherent, Inc., including information about the upcoming Form S-4 registration statement that will contain a joint proxy statement/prospectus. Investors are urged to read these filings carefully once available, as they will contain crucial details regarding the transaction. The primary focus for investors in this 8-K is not the detailed financial performance of LITE for Q2 FY21, as the actual financial results are furnished via press release and presentation, not detailed within the 8-K itself. Instead, the key takeaway is the ongoing progress and disclosure requirements concerning the significant acquisition of Coherent. This transaction is expected to be transformative for Lumentum, and stakeholders should pay close attention to the upcoming SEC filings related to its approval and closing.

Key Highlights

  • 1Lumentum reported its fiscal second quarter 2021 results (ended December 26, 2020) via a furnished press release and presentation.
  • 2The 8-K filing includes information regarding the proposed business combination with Coherent, Inc.
  • 3Lumentum will file a Form S-4 registration statement with the SEC containing a joint proxy statement/prospectus related to the Coherent acquisition.
  • 4Investors and security holders are strongly advised to read the Form S-4 and related documents when they become available due to their critical information content.
  • 5The filing emphasizes that the provided information is furnished and not 'filed' for certain SEC purposes, meaning it doesn't carry the same liabilities under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 6Details on participant solicitation for the Coherent merger are outlined, with additional information available in previously filed proxy statements.
  • 7Exhibit 99.1 contains the press release announcing Lumentum's fiscal second quarter 2021 results.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing primarily serves to announce that Lumentum's fiscal second quarter 2021 results (ended December 26, 2020) have been released. The detailed financial results are provided in the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the accompanying slide presentation, rather than being detailed within the body of the 8-K itself. Investors should refer to these exhibits for specific financial performance figures.

The filing discloses information related to the proposed business combination between Lumentum and Coherent, Inc. This is a material event for Lumentum investors. The company is preparing to file a Form S-4 registration statement with the SEC, which will include a joint proxy statement/prospectus. This document will be crucial for shareholders as it will contain important details and seek their approval for the transaction.

Investors are urged to read the forthcoming Form S-4 registration statement, which will include the joint proxy statement/prospectus, once it is filed with the SEC. These documents will be available free of charge on the SEC's website (www.sec.gov) and Lumentum's investor relations website (www.lumentum.com). Lumentum's Investor Relations department can also be contacted for copies.

The information in this 8-K, including the press release, is intended to be 'furnished' and shall not be deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not carry the same legal liabilities as information that is officially 'filed' under that section. However, it is still important for understanding the company's reported results and ongoing material events like the Coherent acquisition.