01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed November 18, 2020. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) has filed an 8-K report on November 18, 2020, to announce its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2021, ending October 25, 2020.
The report primarily incorporates by reference a press release and CFO commentary detailing the company's performance during the quarter. Investors should pay close attention to the attached press release and CFO commentary for specific financial figures, operational highlights, and management's outlook. This filing signals the official release of NVIDIA's quarterly performance metrics.
While the 8-K itself is brief, it serves as the gateway to more detailed financial and operational information that is crucial for assessing the company's trajectory, particularly in its key business segments like gaming, data center, and professional visualization. Investors are advised to review the referenced exhibits for a comprehensive understanding of the reported results and forward-looking statements.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- NVIDIA reported its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2021 (ended October 25, 2020) via an 8-K filing on November 18, 2020.
- The 8-K filing incorporates by reference a press release detailing the Q3 FY2021 financial results.
- A CFO Commentary on the Q3 FY2021 results is also provided as an exhibit and will be made available.
- The filing serves as the official notification to the market regarding NVIDIA's quarterly financial performance.
- Investors can access detailed financial data and management's commentary through the referenced exhibits.
- The information furnished in this report is not considered 'filed' for certain SEC liability purposes.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary purpose of this 8-K filing?
The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to NVIDIA's financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2021, which ended on October 25, 2020.
Where can I find the detailed financial results and commentary?
The detailed financial results are available in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the financial commentary is provided by the CFO (Exhibit 99.2), both of which are incorporated by reference into this 8-K filing.
Are the financial results presented in the press release and CFO commentary considered officially 'filed' with the SEC?
No, the press release and CFO commentary are furnished and shall not be deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or subject to the liabilities of that Section or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933.
What does the 'Event date' and 'Filed' date signify?
The 'Event date' (November 17, 2020) likely refers to the date the earnings release was prepared or approved internally, while the 'Filed' date (November 17, 2020) is the date NVIDIA submitted this 8-K report to the SEC. The press release itself was issued on November 18, 2020.
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