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LOWES COMPANIES INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 23, 2018)

Filed May 23, 2018For Securities:LOW

Summary

This 8-K filing from Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) reports their financial results for the first quarter ended May 4, 2018, as announced via press release on May 23, 2018. Investors should note that the information is furnished and not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it does not carry the same regulatory liability. The core of this filing is the communication of the company's quarterly performance, with detailed results contained within the referenced press release and infographic. While the specific financial figures are not detailed within the 8-K text itself, the filing serves as official notification of the Q1 2018 earnings release. Investors seeking to understand Lowe's performance during this period should refer to the furnished exhibits (Press Release and Infographic) for key metrics such as revenue, net income, earnings per share, and any forward-looking guidance or commentary provided by the company's management. This filing primarily acts as a notification mechanism for these important disclosures.

Key Highlights

  • 1Lowe's Companies, Inc. announced its first quarter 2018 financial results on May 23, 2018.
  • 2The reporting period for these results is the first quarter ended May 4, 2018.
  • 3Key financial details are provided through a furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 4An infographic (Exhibit 99.2) also accompanies the press release for visual financial data representation.
  • 5The information furnished under Item 2.02 is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 6The filing includes a signature by Matthew V. Hollifield, Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, confirming the disclosure.
  • 7Investors are directed to the exhibits for the specific financial performance data and management commentary.

Frequently Asked Questions

The specific financial results, such as revenue, net income, and earnings per share for the first quarter ended May 4, 2018, are not detailed within the text of this 8-K filing. Investors need to consult the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) and infographic (Exhibit 99.2) for these details.

No, the information provided under Item 2.02 and its exhibits is furnished, not filed. This means it is not subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, though it is still an important disclosure of the company's performance.

More detailed information can be found in the exhibits attached to this 8-K filing: Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) and Exhibit 99.2 (Infographic), both dated May 23, 2018, which announce and detail the company's first quarter financial results.