Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: May 3, 2018
Reporting Period: Third Quarter Fiscal 2018 (ended March 31, 2018)
This filing serves to announce the issuance of a press release containing preliminary financial information for the quarter ended March 31, 2018. The detailed financial data is contained in Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text does not contain specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are referenced as being available in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) but are not listed within the body of this 8-K filing.
Material Changes
No specific material changes versus the prior comparable period are detailed in this text. The filing solely notifies investors of the availability of preliminary results for the third quarter of fiscal 2018.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The filing indicates that management has issued a press release with preliminary financial information.
Legal Disclaimer: The information in this report and the attached exhibit is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. It is not to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act unless expressly stated.
Emerging Growth Company Status: The registrant is identified as an emerging growth company.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) for specific revenue, earnings, and margin figures for Q3 Fiscal 2018.
- Verify the company's status as an emerging growth company and any associated accounting transition periods.
- Note that the preliminary data in this filing is not considered "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
- Confirm the exact date of the preliminary announcement (May 3, 2018) against market reaction data.