Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: ILLUMINA, INC.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: February 4, 2010
Reporting Period: Fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 3, 2010.
This filing serves as a notification that the company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the specified period. The full text of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided filing text does not contain specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These details are referenced as being contained within the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) but are not present in the body of this 8-K document.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific data regarding material changes versus the prior comparable period. It only confirms the announcement of results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2009.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not include management commentary, guidance, outlook, risks, contingencies, or unusual items. The document explicitly states that the information is furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be incorporated by reference into other filings.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific revenue, earnings, and cash flow figures.
- Verify the fiscal year end date of January 3, 2010, when comparing to other fiscal calendars.
- Note that this 8-K filing itself does not constitute a "filed" document for liability purposes under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
- Confirm the identity of the signatory: Christian O. Henry, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.