8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

LOWES COMPANIES INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 20, 2007)

Filed August 20, 2007For Securities:LOW

Summary

This Form 8-K filing from Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) on August 20, 2007, primarily serves to announce the company's financial results for the second quarter ended August 3, 2007. The report itself does not contain the detailed financial figures but references a press release (Exhibit 99.1) that provides these results. Investors should review the referenced press release for comprehensive details on revenue, profitability, and other key performance indicators for the period. The filing's purpose is to formally disclose material information regarding the company's operational and financial condition as of the specified date. While the 8-K acts as a notification mechanism, the substance of the quarterly performance is contained within the accompanying press release, which is incorporated by reference. This is a standard disclosure practice under SEC regulations for reporting significant events and financial updates.

Key Highlights

  • 1Lowe's Companies, Inc. filed an 8-K report on August 20, 2007.
  • 2The primary purpose of the filing is to disclose financial results for the second quarter ended August 3, 2007.
  • 3The detailed financial results are provided in a press release, furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4The press release is incorporated by reference into the 8-K filing.
  • 5The report indicates the company's legal jurisdiction is North Carolina.
  • 6The filing is made in accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 7The information furnished is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and disclose Lowe's Companies, Inc.'s financial results for the second quarter ended August 3, 2007.

The detailed financial results are not included directly in the 8-K filing itself. They are provided in a press release dated August 20, 2007, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference into this report.

No, this 8-K filing primarily announces that the financial results are being released. The specific financial figures, such as revenue, earnings per share, and other performance metrics, are contained within the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1).

The filing clarifies that the information contained in this 8-K, including the press release, is being 'furnished' and not 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means the information is being disclosed but is not subject to the same level of liability as if it were formally 'filed'.