8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

LOWES COMPANIES INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 20, 2013)

Filed November 20, 2013For Securities:LOW

Summary

Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) filed an 8-K on November 20, 2013, to report its third-quarter financial results for the period ending November 1, 2013. The primary focus of this filing is the release of the company's earnings, which were detailed in a press release furnished as an exhibit. While the 8-K itself doesn't provide detailed financial figures, it serves as the official notification of the results being made public, allowing investors to access the performance data through the attached press release. Investors should review the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific metrics such as revenue, net income, earnings per share, and any forward-looking guidance provided by management. This information is crucial for understanding the company's operational performance during the quarter and its outlook for the remainder of the fiscal year. The filing emphasizes that the information is furnished and not deemed "filed" for certain regulatory purposes, a common distinction for earnings releases.

Key Highlights

  • 1Lowe's announced its third-quarter 2013 financial results on November 20, 2013.
  • 2The results cover the fiscal quarter ended November 1, 2013.
  • 3The detailed financial results and commentary are provided in a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4This 8-K filing serves as the official notification of the company's Q3 earnings release.
  • 5Investors are directed to the press release for specific financial performance data and outlook.
  • 6The information furnished in this report is not considered 'filed' for certain SEC liability provisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to Lowe's Companies, Inc.'s third-quarter 2013 financial results through an accompanying press release.

The specific financial details, including revenue, net income, and earnings per share, are contained within the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

When information is 'furnished' under Item 2.02, it means the company is providing the data to the SEC, but it is not subject to the same liability provisions under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as if it were 'filed'.

Forward-looking statements and management's outlook for future performance would typically be included in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) rather than the 8-K form itself. Investors should consult the press release for any guidance provided.