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LOWES COMPANIES INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 16, 2011)

Filed May 16, 2011For Securities:LOW

Summary

Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) filed an 8-K on May 16, 2011, to report its financial results for the first quarter ended April 29, 2011. This filing primarily serves to furnish a press release containing these operational and financial outcomes, which is incorporated by reference as an exhibit. Investors should note that this report is furnished and not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it incorporated by reference into other SEC filings. The key information investors would be seeking from this filing would be contained within the press release itself, detailing the company's performance, sales, earnings, and any forward-looking statements or guidance provided for the upcoming periods. The 8-K itself acts as a notification of the release of this important financial data.

Key Highlights

  • 1Lowe's Companies, Inc. announced its first quarter 2011 financial results on May 16, 2011, via an 8-K filing.
  • 2The 8-K filing primarily furnished a press release detailing the Q1 2011 financial and operational performance.
  • 3The press release is incorporated by reference as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K.
  • 4Information contained in this filing is furnished, not filed, and does not subject the company to Section 18 liabilities.
  • 5The filing does not incorporate the information by reference into any registration statements or other Securities Act filings.
  • 6Investors should refer to the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific financial details and operational outcomes of the first quarter.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and furnish Lowe's financial results for its first quarter ended April 29, 2011, by including the press release detailing these results as an exhibit.

The specific financial details, including sales, earnings, and any guidance, are contained within the press release dated May 16, 2011, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, the filing explicitly states that the information is 'furnished' and not 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means the company is not subject to the liabilities associated with 'filed' information under that section.

This 8-K provides a snapshot of Lowe's Q1 2011 financial results as released in their press statement. For a comprehensive understanding of the company's financial health and future prospects, investors should review the full press release, consult the company's subsequent SEC filings (like the 10-Q and 10-K), and conduct their own independent due diligence.