What is the primary purpose of this 8-K filing?

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce and incorporate by reference ServiceNow's financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2017, as detailed in an accompanying press release.

Does this filing provide detailed financial statements?

No, this 8-K filing itself does not contain detailed financial statements. Instead, it references a press release (Exhibit 99.1) which contains the financial results and a reconciliation of non-GAAP to GAAP measures.

What is the significance of the mention of non-GAAP financial information?

The mention of non-GAAP financial information is important because it means ServiceNow is providing performance metrics that exclude certain items from GAAP results. Investors should review these non-GAAP figures alongside the GAAP numbers and the provided reconciliations to understand the company's operational performance and its adjustments.

Where can I find the actual financial results and analysis?

The actual financial results and analysis are contained within the press release dated July 26, 2017, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

NOW 8-K: Earnings & Results

Summary

ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW) filed an 8-K on July 26, 2017, to report its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2017. The report primarily serves to incorporate by reference a press release announcing these results. Investors should note that the press release contains both GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures, and the company encourages a comprehensive review of both, including reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to their GAAP equivalents. This filing is a standard procedural step to publicly disseminate the company's quarterly performance.

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1ServiceNow announced its Q2 2017 financial results on July 26, 2017.
2The 8-K filing incorporates by reference a press release containing these financial results.
3The press release includes both GAAP and non-GAAP financial information.
4ServiceNow emphasizes the importance of reviewing both GAAP and non-GAAP figures for a complete understanding of performance.
5Reconciliations between GAAP and non-GAAP measures are provided within the referenced press release.
6The filing was made on July 26, 2017, with the event date being July 25, 2017.

ServiceNow, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 26, 2017)

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