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Palo Alto Networks Inc 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 29, 2018)

Filed November 29, 2018For Securities:PANW

Summary

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) filed an 8-K on November 29, 2018, to report its financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended October 31, 2018. The core of this filing is the press release, furnished as Exhibit 99.1, which details the company's performance during the quarter. Investors should note that while this 8-K signals the release of these results, the specific financial data and operational commentary are primarily contained within the referenced press release. This report serves as official notification of the Q1 2019 financial outcomes and provides a point of reference for investors seeking to understand the company's recent performance. The filing emphasizes that the information within Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 is furnished, not filed, under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it does not carry the same legal implications as formally filed information unless specifically incorporated into other filings.

Key Highlights

  • 1Palo Alto Networks reported its financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended October 31, 2018.
  • 2The press release containing the detailed financial results is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing.
  • 3The company is providing official notification of its quarterly performance to the market.
  • 4Investors should refer to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific financial figures and operational insights.
  • 5The information provided in the 8-K's Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 is furnished and not formally filed under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 6This filing is dated November 29, 2018, indicating the results are for the period ending October 31, 2018.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and furnish Palo Alto Networks' financial results for its fiscal first quarter ended October 31, 2018, through a press release.

The detailed financial results, including specific numbers and commentary, are located in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

When information is 'furnished' under Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1, it means the company is providing it to the public and the SEC, but it does not carry the same legal liability or regulatory implications as information that is formally 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, unless explicitly incorporated into a 'filed' document.

No, the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial numbers. It serves as notification that those numbers are available in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).