Summary
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) filed an 8-K on August 15, 2011, to announce its financial results for the second quarter ended July 29, 2011. This filing primarily directs investors to a press release furnished as an exhibit for detailed financial performance information. The company is using this 8-K to formally report these results, adhering to SEC disclosure requirements. Investors should refer to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specifics on revenue, earnings per share, net income, and any forward-looking guidance provided by the company for the upcoming quarters. While the 8-K itself doesn't contain the financial data, it serves as the official notification and mechanism for incorporating the press release's content into the public record.
Key Highlights
- 1Lowe's Companies, Inc. announced second quarter financial results for the period ending July 29, 2011.
- 2The financial results were disseminated via a press release furnished as an exhibit to the 8-K filing.
- 3This 8-K filing is primarily for the purpose of reporting results of operations and financial condition (Item 2.02).
- 4The press release, Exhibit 99.1, contains the substantive financial information for the quarter.
- 5The filing is dated August 15, 2011.
- 6Information furnished under Item 2.02 is not deemed 'filed' for certain SEC liability purposes.