8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

LOWES COMPANIES INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 17, 2010)

Filed May 17, 2010For Securities:LOW

Summary

Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) filed an 8-K on May 17, 2010, to announce its first-quarter financial results for the period ending April 30, 2010. This filing serves to furnish, rather than formally file, this information with the SEC, meaning it is not subject to the same liabilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Investors should refer to the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 for detailed financial performance and operational updates. While the 8-K itself does not contain the specific financial figures, it directs investors to the press release for the comprehensive results. This includes key metrics such as revenue, earnings per share, and any forward-looking guidance provided by the company. Investors seeking to understand Lowe's performance in the first quarter of 2010, especially in the context of the prevailing economic conditions at the time, will need to review the furnished press release.

Key Highlights

  • 1Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) announced its Q1 2010 financial results via an 8-K filing on May 17, 2010.
  • 2The filing is considered 'furnished' under Item 2.02, not 'filed', meaning it doesn't carry Section 18 liability.
  • 3Investors must consult the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific financial details and performance metrics.
  • 4The report covers the first quarter ended April 30, 2010.
  • 5This 8-K serves as a notification mechanism for the release of the company's quarterly financial performance.
  • 6No specific financial data is included directly within the 8-K text; it is entirely referenced by the press release.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce Lowe's financial results for its first quarter ended April 30, 2010. It directs investors to a press release containing the detailed financial performance.

The actual financial results are not detailed within the 8-K text itself. You need to refer to Exhibit 99.1, which is the press release dated May 17, 2010, that was furnished with this filing.

No, the information in this 8-K, specifically regarding the financial results, is being 'furnished' and not 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. This means it is not subject to the same liabilities and legal implications as a formally filed document.

The press release, and therefore the financial results announced, cover Lowe's first quarter which ended on April 30, 2010.