Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Network Appliance, Inc. (NetApp)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: November 16, 2005
Reporting Period: Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2006
This filing serves as a current report to announce the issuance of a press release regarding the company's earnings for the second quarter of fiscal year 2006. The detailed financial results are contained within the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) and are incorporated by reference.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text is a cover sheet for the Form 8-K and does not contain specific numerical data. Consequently, the filing text does not provide clear values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are located in the referenced press release exhibit.
Material Changes
No specific material changes versus the prior comparable period are detailed in this document. The filing indicates that the company has announced its earnings results, but the specific variances and comparative analysis are contained in the attached Exhibit 99.1.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
This document does not contain management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or details on contingencies and unusual items. Such information is expected to be found in the full text of the November 16, 2005 press release referenced in Item 2.02.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) for specific revenue and earnings per share figures for Q2 FY2006.
- Verify year-over-year growth rates and margin trends in the attached press release.
- Check for any updated fiscal year guidance or outlook provided in the press release.
- Confirm the exact date of the earnings announcement (November 16, 2005) against market trading data.