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Seagate Technology Holdings plc 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 20, 2010)

Filed April 20, 2010For Securities:STX

Summary

This 8-K filing from Seagate Technology Holdings plc (STX) reports the company's financial results for its fiscal third quarter ended April 2, 2010. The primary purpose of this filing is to announce these results, which are detailed in an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1). Investors should note that the information is "furnished" rather than "filed," meaning it is presented for informational purposes and does not carry the same legal implications as a filed document under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The report also includes a cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements. These statements, which discuss expectations for the upcoming fiscal fourth quarter and beyond, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Investors are advised to review the company's previous SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q) for a comprehensive understanding of these potential risks, which include global economic conditions, variable demand, product development, competition, and cost management.

Key Highlights

  • 1Seagate Technology Holdings plc filed an 8-K report on April 20, 2010.
  • 2The report primarily announces financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended April 2, 2010.
  • 3An official press release detailing these financial results is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4The financial information provided is "furnished" and not "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 5The filing includes a cautionary statement about forward-looking statements concerning future performance.
  • 6Investors are directed to prior SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q) for detailed risk factors impacting future results.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report Seagate Technology's financial results for its fiscal third quarter ended April 2, 2010, via an attached press release.

The financial information in this report and the attached press release is "furnished" and not "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it's provided for informational purposes and does not carry the same legal implications as filed documents.

The filing warns of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking statements. These include global economic conditions, variable customer demand, the company's ability to manufacture and sell new disk drive products cost-effectively and with acceptable quality, competitive product announcements, and the ability to achieve projected cost savings.

Investors are advised to refer to Seagate's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on August 19, 2009, and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on February 1, 2010, for more comprehensive information on risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could impact the company's financial performance.