Summary
Seagate Technology Holdings plc (STX) filed an 8-K on January 18, 2005, to report its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2004. The primary purpose of this filing is to furnish a press release containing these results to the SEC. Investors should note that the information provided is considered "furnished" and not "filed" for legal purposes under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it doesn't carry the same legal weight as a "filed" document regarding liability for misstatements. The report itself does not contain detailed financial data but rather directs investors to the attached press release for the actual financial performance disclosure. The key takeaway for investors is that this 8-K serves as a notification of updated financial performance for the December 2004 quarter, as communicated through a press release. While the 8-K itself is a formal SEC document, the substance of the financial information is contained within the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1). Investors interested in Seagate's performance for that period should consult that exhibit.
Key Highlights
- 1Seagate Technology Holdings plc (STX) filed a Form 8-K on January 18, 2005.
- 2The 8-K reports the company's financial results for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2004.
- 3A press release dated January 18, 2005, containing the financial results, is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
- 4The information in the report and press release is furnished, not filed, for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
- 5The filing does not contain detailed financial statements but refers investors to the attached press release.
- 6The principal executive offices are located in George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.
- 7William L. Hudson, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, signed the report on behalf of Seagate.