Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Ocean Power Technologies, Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: July 13, 2012
Reporting Period: Fiscal year ended April 30, 2012
This filing serves to announce the issuance of a press release detailing the Company's financial results for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2012. The full details of the results are contained in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) and are incorporated by reference.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text is a cover document for the Form 8-K and does not contain specific numerical data regarding revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These figures are located in the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1), which is not included in the input text.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific details on material changes versus the prior comparable period. It only confirms the announcement of the fiscal year results.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not contain management commentary, guidance, outlook, or specific risk factors. It includes a standard disclaimer stating that the information in this Form 8-K shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or incorporated by reference in other filings, except as expressly set forth by specific reference.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific revenue, net income, and cash flow figures for the year ended April 30, 2012.
- Verify the Company's liquidity position and debt obligations as detailed in the full financial statements referenced in the press release.
- Confirm any forward-looking statements or guidance provided in the press release, as they are not present in this summary document.
- Check for any subsequent filings that may incorporate this press release by reference for regulatory purposes.