Summary
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) filed an 8-K on August 17, 2009, primarily to furnish a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter ended July 31, 2009. This filing provides investors with timely information regarding the company's performance during the period, though it does not include detailed financial statements within the 8-K itself, directing readers to the furnished press release for specifics. As the information is furnished and not filed, it does not carry the same legal implications under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Key Highlights
- 1Lowe's issued a press release on August 17, 2009, detailing its financial results for the second quarter ending July 31, 2009.
- 2The 8-K filing's primary purpose is to announce and furnish these Q2 2009 financial results.
- 3Investors are directed to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the specific financial performance details.
- 4The information furnished in this 8-K is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
- 5This filing serves as an update on Lowe's operational and financial condition for the second quarter of 2009.