8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

LOWES COMPANIES INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 20, 2018)

Filed November 20, 2018For Securities:LOW

Summary

Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) filed an 8-K on November 20, 2018, to report its third-quarter financial results for the period ended November 2, 2018. The filing includes a press release and infographic detailing these results, which are being furnished and not formally filed under certain SEC provisions. Investors should refer to the furnished exhibits for the specific financial performance data. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial numbers, it serves as the official notification of the release of these results. The market would have reacted to the information contained within the press release and infographic provided as exhibits, which are critical for understanding the company's operational performance and financial condition during the third quarter.

Key Highlights

  • 1Lowe's announced its third-quarter financial results for the period ended November 2, 2018.
  • 2The company issued a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and an infographic (Exhibit 99.2) to disclose these results.
  • 3These disclosures were made on November 20, 2018, via an 8-K filing.
  • 4The information is furnished under Item 2.02 and is incorporated by reference.
  • 5The filing specifically notes that the information furnished is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, thus limiting liability.
  • 6Investors need to review the provided exhibits (press release and infographic) for the actual financial performance data.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to Lowe's Companies, Inc.'s financial results for its third quarter ended November 2, 2018, through furnished press release and infographic exhibits.

The actual financial numbers are contained within the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the infographic (Exhibit 99.2) that are furnished as part of this 8-K filing. You will need to refer to those specific documents for detailed financial performance data.

No, the information provided in this 8-K filing, particularly the financial results, is being 'furnished' and is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means Lowe's generally has limited liability for this specific furnished information.

The financial results for the third quarter were announced on November 20, 2018, which is the date this 8-K filing was made. The quarter itself ended on November 2, 2018.