Summary
Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) filed an 8-K on August 18, 2004, to report its financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2004. This filing primarily serves to attach the press release detailing these results, providing investors with a direct look at the company's performance during the reported period. The information shared under Item 12 is specifically noted as not being "filed" for certain SEC liability purposes, indicating its informational rather than formally filed status for these specific sections. The core of this 8-K is the announcement of the company's quarterly financial performance. Investors would look to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for details on key financial metrics such as revenue, profitability, earnings per share, and any forward-looking guidance or significant business developments that occurred during or were announced at the end of the third fiscal quarter. This is a standard procedure for public companies to promptly disseminate material financial information to the market.
Key Highlights
- 1Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) announced its third fiscal quarter results for the period ended July 31, 2004.
- 2The 8-K filing's primary purpose is to provide access to the press release detailing these financial results.
- 3The press release, dated August 18, 2004, is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
- 4Information presented under Item 12 is not considered "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
- 5The filing includes standard corporate information such as the company's name, address, and incorporation details.
- 6The report was signed by Rex S. Jackson, Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary.