Business Context and Reporting Period
Atricure, Inc. filed this Form 8-K on August 1, 2013, to announce its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2013. The company, incorporated in Delaware, is based in West Chester, Ohio.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This 8-K serves as a notification that a press release containing these details has been issued and is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific data regarding material changes versus the prior comparable period. Investors must refer to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for comparative analysis.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
Management scheduled a conference call for August 1, 2013, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the financial results. The filing explicitly states that the information furnished in Item 2.02 and the attached press release is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and shall not be incorporated by reference into other filings unless expressly stated.
Important Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the specific revenue and earnings figures in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1, as they are not listed in the 8-K body.
- Confirm the date and time of the conference call (August 1, 2013, 4:30 p.m. ET) to access management commentary.
- Note the legal disclaimer that the financial data in this filing is "furnished" rather than "filed," limiting its incorporation into future regulatory documents.
- Identify M. Andrew Wade, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, as the authorized signatory for this report.