Summary
This 8-K filing from Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) announces their financial results for the second quarter ended August 1, 2008. The report primarily serves to furnish a press release containing these results, which is incorporated by reference. Investors should note that the information provided is furnished and not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it does not carry the same liability implications. This filing is a standard procedure for publicly announcing quarterly financial performance.
Key Highlights
- 1Lowe's Companies, Inc. announced its financial results for the second quarter ended August 1, 2008.
- 2The results were disclosed via a press release furnished with the 8-K filing.
- 3The press release is incorporated by reference into the filing.
- 4The filing is dated August 18, 2008.
- 5This 8-K is primarily a notification of the earnings release, with detailed financial figures expected within the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1).
- 6The furnished information is not considered 'filed' for the purpose of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
Frequently Asked Questions
The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and furnish Lowe's Companies, Inc.'s financial results for the second quarter ended August 1, 2008, through an accompanying press release.
The detailed financial results are contained in the press release dated August 18, 2008, which is provided as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and is incorporated by reference.
No, this 8-K filing itself does not contain new quantitative financial data. It is structured to direct investors to the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the specific financial results and commentary.
When information is 'furnished' under an 8-K, it means it's being provided to the SEC but doesn't carry the same legal liability as 'filed' information under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This is a common practice for earnings releases.