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LOWES COMPANIES INC 8-K Report (Mar 9, 2001)

Filed March 9, 2001For Securities:LOW

Summary

This 8-K filing by Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) on March 9, 2001, primarily serves to attach a news release dated February 26, 2001. This news release announced the company's financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 2, 2001. For investors, the most crucial information within this filing is the earnings announcement contained in the attached exhibit. While the 8-K itself is a procedural document, the underlying news release details the company's performance during a key period. Investors should refer to the February 26, 2001 news release for specific financial figures, growth trends, and any management commentary regarding the company's operational performance and outlook.

Key Highlights

  • 1Filing Date: March 9, 2001.
  • 2Event Date: March 8, 2001 (earliest event reported February 26, 2001).
  • 3Primary purpose: To report on earnings for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 2, 2001.
  • 4An exhibit (99.1) is attached, which is the news release detailing the company's earnings.
  • 5The filing includes the signature of Robert A. Niblock, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
  • 6The report pertains to Lowe's Companies, Inc., incorporated in North Carolina.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially submit Lowe's Companies, Inc.'s earnings announcement for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 2, 2001, via an attached news release.

The specific financial results are detailed in the news release dated February 26, 2001, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should consult this exhibit for detailed financial performance.

The report was signed by Robert A. Niblock, who held the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Lowe's Companies, Inc.

The earnings announcement covers the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year, both of which ended on February 2, 2001.