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TERADYNE, INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 30, 2009)

Filed July 30, 2009For Securities:TER

Summary

Teradyne, Inc. (TER) filed a Form 8-K on July 30, 2009, to report its financial results for the second quarter ended July 5, 2009. The primary purpose of this filing is to furnish the press release containing these results, which was issued on July 29, 2009. Investors should refer to Exhibit 99.1 for the detailed financial performance and condition of the company during the reported quarter. While the 8-K itself does not contain the actual financial figures, it serves as the official record that the company has disseminated its Q2 2009 earnings information. This is a standard disclosure process for publicly traded companies to ensure timely and equal access to material information for all shareholders and the market.

Key Highlights

  • 1Teradyne, Inc. reported its financial results for the second quarter ended July 5, 2009, via a press release on July 29, 2009.
  • 2The 8-K filing on July 30, 2009, officially furnishes this press release (Exhibit 99.1) to the SEC.
  • 3This filing serves as official notification to investors and the market of the company's Q2 2009 financial performance.
  • 4No specific financial figures or operational details are included within the 8-K text itself; the details are within the furnished press release.
  • 5The filing is made in accordance with Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits) of Form 8-K.
  • 6Gregory R. Beecher, VP, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, signed the report on behalf of Teradyne, Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially submit Teradyne's press release detailing its financial results for the second quarter ended July 5, 2009. This ensures that the company's financial performance information is publicly available and filed with the SEC.

The actual financial results are contained within the press release dated July 29, 2009, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K. Investors will need to access this exhibit for the specific revenue, profit, and other financial data.

This specific 8-K filing, as presented, only references the release of financial results. Any forward-looking statements or guidance would be included within the press release itself (Exhibit 99.1), which is not provided in the text of the 8-K.

'Furnished as Exhibit 99.1' means that the press release containing the financial results is attached to the 8-K filing and is considered part of the official submission. While it's furnished, it's not technically considered 'filed' in the same way as some other items, but it makes the information accessible and formally documented by the SEC.