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MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 13, 2011)

Filed October 13, 2011For Securities:MCHPMCHPP

Summary

Microchip Technology Inc. (MCHP) filed an 8-K on October 13, 2011, to announce preliminary financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2011. The report indicates that the company is providing an early look at its net sales and earnings per share (EPS) before the complete financial statements are finalized. Investors should note that this information is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for regulatory purposes, meaning it doesn't carry the same legal liabilities as a fully filed document under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Key Highlights

  • 1Microchip Technology (MCHP) announced preliminary financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2011.
  • 2The announcement includes preliminary net sales and earnings per share (EPS) figures.
  • 3The full press release with these preliminary results is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4This 8-K filing is furnished under General Instruction B(2), meaning it is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 purposes.
  • 5The filing date is October 13, 2011, aligning with the announcement date.
  • 6Investors are provided with an early glimpse into the company's performance for the quarter.
  • 7The specific preliminary figures for net sales and EPS are detailed in the referenced exhibit.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce Microchip Technology's preliminary net sales and earnings per share (EPS) results for its second fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2011. This provides investors with an early update on the company's financial performance before the official, complete financial statements are released.

No, the information provided under Item 2.02 in this 8-K is furnished, not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not subject the company to the liabilities associated with Section 18.

The specific preliminary net sales and EPS figures for the second fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2011, are detailed in Exhibit 99.1, which is attached to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to this exhibit for the quantitative results.

Microchip Technology announced these preliminary results on October 13, 2011, which is the same date this 8-K filing was made.