Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Network Appliance, Inc. (NetApp)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Report Date: May 13, 2003
Period Covered: Fourth quarter and fiscal year ended April 30, 2003
This filing serves to furnish the press release announcing earnings results for the specified period pursuant to SEC Release No. 33-8216.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text is a cover sheet for the Form 8-K and does not contain specific financial data. The actual revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, and liquidity figures are contained in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), which is not included in the input text. Therefore, the filing text does not provide a clear value for any specific financial metric.
Material Changes
No material changes or comparative financial data are detailed in the provided text. The document solely references the issuance of the earnings announcement.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The text does not contain management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or details on contingencies and unusual items. These elements would be located in the attached Exhibit 99.1 press release.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific revenue and net income figures for Q4 and FY 2003 in the attached Exhibit 99.1 press release.
- Confirm the company's guidance for the upcoming fiscal year, which is not present in this cover document.
- Review the detailed breakdown of operating expenses and cash flow in the full earnings release.
- Check for any restatements or unusual items disclosed in the full press release text.