Summary
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) filed an 8-K on November 15, 2004, to report its financial results for the third quarter ended October 29, 2004. The primary purpose of this filing was to make public the company's performance during the period, as detailed in an accompanying press release. Investors can use this information to assess the company's operational success and financial health during the third quarter. The press release, furnished as an exhibit to this 8-K, contains the specific financial details and operational highlights that investors would typically scrutinize. This filing is a standard procedure for publicly traded companies to ensure timely disclosure of material financial information to the market.
Key Highlights
- 1Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) filed an 8-K on November 15, 2004.
- 2The filing reports financial results for the third quarter ended October 29, 2004.
- 3The primary disclosure is a press release announcing the company's quarterly financial performance.
- 4This 8-K serves to make the quarterly results publicly available in accordance with SEC regulations.
- 5The information furnished is considered 'furnished' and not 'filed' for certain SEC liability purposes.
- 6Exhibit 99.1 contains the press release with the detailed financial results.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report Lowe's Companies, Inc.'s financial results for the third quarter ended October 29, 2004, through an accompanying press release.
The financial results reported in this 8-K are for the third quarter of Lowe's fiscal year, which ended on October 29, 2004.
The specific financial details of the third quarter results are contained within the press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.
The information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the exhibit, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934.