8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

LOWES COMPANIES INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 15, 2011)

Filed August 15, 2011For Securities:LOW

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The detailed financial results for Lowe's second quarter ended July 29, 2011, are available in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce and report Lowe's financial results for its second quarter ended July 29, 2011, as required by SEC regulations.

No, the 8-K filing itself does not contain the detailed financial numbers. It refers investors to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the specific financial data and performance details.

When information is furnished under Item 2.02, it means the company is making it public, but it generally doesn't carry the same legal liabilities under Section 18 of the Exchange Act as information that is formally 'filed'. However, it is still considered material non-public information that is being disclosed.