Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is a current report filed by Fluidigm Corporation (not Standard BioTools Inc.) on February 6, 2018. The filing announces the scheduling of the Company's 2018 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and provides deadlines for stockholder proposals and director nominations.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report is a corporate governance notification and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
No material financial changes or operational updates are reported in this filing. The primary event is the administrative scheduling of the annual shareholder meeting.
Guidance, Outlook, and Corporate Actions
- 2018 Annual Meeting: Scheduled for Thursday, May 31, 2018, at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time.
- Location: 7000 Shoreline Court, Suite 100, South San Francisco, California 94080.
- Record Date: Stockholders of record as of April 5, 2018, are entitled to vote.
- Proposal Deadlines:
- Rule 14a-8 Proposals: Must be delivered by March 2, 2018.
- Director Nominations/Other Proposals: Written notice must be delivered by March 2, 2018.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the correct registrant name is Fluidigm Corporation, not Standard BioTools Inc.
- Confirm the record date of April 5, 2018, to determine voting eligibility.
- Note the March 2, 2018, deadline for submitting stockholder proposals or director nominations.
- Expect a separate proxy statement to be distributed prior to the May 31, 2018, meeting containing detailed business and procedural information.