Summary
Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) filed an 8-K on August 9, 2004, to report preliminary financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2004. The primary purpose of this filing was to attach a press release containing these unaudited, preliminary results, which were announced on August 2, 2004. Investors should note that this information is provided on a preliminary basis and is not considered "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it doesn't carry the same legal liabilities as formally filed financial statements.
Key Highlights
- 1Synopsys announced preliminary results for its third fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2004.
- 2The results were released via a press release dated August 2, 2004, and attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K.
- 3The filing is primarily informational, providing advance notice of the company's performance.
- 4The preliminary results are explicitly stated as not being 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, thus limiting legal liability associated with these specific disclosures.
- 5This 8-K serves as a timely update for investors on the company's operational performance during the recently concluded quarter.