8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

LOWES COMPANIES INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 22, 2010)

Filed February 22, 2010For Securities:LOW

Summary

Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) filed an 8-K on February 22, 2010, to announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended January 29, 2010. The press release, furnished as an exhibit, is the primary source of this information. Investors should note that this information is being furnished and not filed, meaning it is not subject to the same level of liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This filing serves as a notification of the release of their earnings, directing investors to the press release for detailed financial performance data.

Key Highlights

  • 1Lowe's announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended January 29, 2010.
  • 2The results were disclosed via a press release, furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 3This 8-K filing serves to report the issuance of this press release.
  • 4The information is furnished, not filed, under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 5Investors are directed to the attached press release for specific financial details and performance metrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to inform investors that Lowe's has issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended January 29, 2010. It essentially acts as a notification and directs stakeholders to the press release for the actual financial data.

The detailed financial results are contained within the press release dated February 22, 2010, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to that exhibit for specific figures regarding revenue, earnings, and other financial performance indicators.

When information is 'furnished' in an 8-K, it means the company is providing the information to the SEC, but it is not subject to the same legal liabilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as information that is formally 'filed'. This distinction is important for understanding the legal implications of the disclosed information.