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NVIDIA CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 6, 2015)

Filed August 6, 2015For Securities:NVDA

Summary

NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) filed an 8-K on August 5, 2015, to report its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2016, which ended on July 26, 2015. The filing includes a press release and a CFO commentary detailing the company's performance during the quarter. Investors should review these documents for specific financial figures and management's perspective on the results. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial numbers, it serves as notification that these results have been announced. The attached exhibits (Press Release and CFO Commentary) are the primary sources for understanding NVIDIA's revenue, profitability, and any forward-looking statements made by the company for the period. The company emphasizes that this information is furnished and not formally "filed" under certain sections of the SEC regulations, meaning it doesn't carry the same liability as a formal filing but provides important updates to the market.

Key Highlights

  • 1NVIDIA announced its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2016 (ended July 26, 2015) via an 8-K filing.
  • 2The filing incorporates by reference a press release detailing the quarterly financial performance.
  • 3A CFO Commentary from Colette M. Kress is also attached, providing management's perspective on the results.
  • 4The furnished information is intended to update investors on the company's financial condition and operations.
  • 5Key financial metrics and operational performance details are expected to be found within the referenced press release and CFO commentary.
  • 6The filing serves as a notification of the earnings release and related commentary.
  • 7Information provided is furnished and not deemed "filed" under specific SEC sections, limiting certain liabilities but still providing market updates.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing itself does not contain the specific financial results. Instead, it serves as a notification that NVIDIA announced its results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2016 via an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) and CFO Commentary (Exhibit 99.2). Investors need to refer to these exhibits for detailed financial figures such as revenue, net income, and earnings per share.

NVIDIA's second quarter of fiscal year 2016 ended on July 26, 2015.

Colette M. Kress, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of NVIDIA, provided commentary on the results for the quarter ended July 26, 2015, in a document attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this 8-K filing.

When information is furnished under Item 2.02 of an 8-K, it means the company is providing the update to the market as required but is not subject to the same strict liabilities under Sections 18, 11, and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Securities Act of 1933, respectively. While it's a crucial update for investors, it technically doesn't carry the same legal weight as information formally 'filed' with the SEC.