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LAM RESEARCH CORP 8-K Report (Apr 23, 2003)

Filed April 23, 2003For Securities:LRCX

Summary

Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) filed an 8-K on April 23, 2003, primarily to disclose supplemental information discussed during their Fiscal 2003 Third Quarter financial release conference call held on April 16, 2003. This additional information, presented as Exhibit 99.1, was provided to complement the earnings press release and offered further details on the company's performance for the three- and nine-month periods ending March 30, 2003. Investors should note that the company explicitly stated this supplemental information was furnished, not filed, and therefore not subject to Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This filing indicates a commitment by Lam Research to transparency in its financial communications, providing investors with more context beyond the initial press release, though the company cautioned that the disclosure does not constitute an admission of materiality for investment decisions.

Key Highlights

  • 1Lam Research disclosed supplemental financial information from its Q3 2003 earnings conference call on April 16, 2003.
  • 2The supplemental information is provided as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing.
  • 3The disclosed information covers the three- and nine-month periods ending March 30, 2003.
  • 4The company stated that the furnished information is not deemed 'filed' and does not subject them to Section 18 liabilities.
  • 5This filing is a Regulation FD disclosure, ensuring broad public dissemination of material information.
  • 6The CFO, Mercedes Johnson, signed the filing, indicating official corporate acknowledgment.
  • 7Lam Research indicated an intention to file a single Item 12 Form 8-K for future earnings announcements.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to disclose additional information that was discussed during Lam Research Corporation's Q3 2003 financial release conference call on April 16, 2003. This supplemental information is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

No, the company explicitly states that the information in Exhibit 99.1 is 'furnished' and not 'filed'. This means it is not subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it incorporated by reference into other SEC filings.

The supplemental information disclosed pertains to Lam Research's performance for the three-month and nine-month periods that concluded on March 30, 2003.

This filing, made under Regulation FD, aims to ensure that all investors have access to the same information. By providing supplemental details from the conference call, the company is offering further context and explanation to complement its initial earnings press release.