Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: AeroVironment, Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: June 28, 2016
Reporting Period: Fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended April 30, 2016.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing serves as a notification of the issuance of a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the financial results. The text of this Form 8-K does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. Investors must refer to the attached press release for these details.
Material Changes
The filing does not contain specific data regarding material changes versus prior periods. It references the attached press release for the announcement of fourth quarter and full-year results.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Forward-Looking Statements: The report and the attached exhibit contain forward-looking statements regarding future events, performance, and financial trends.
Risks: The filing notes that various factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. Specific risk factors are identified in the attached exhibit and in the company's periodic SEC reports.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated June 28, 2016) for specific revenue, earnings, and cash flow figures.
- Verify the details of the forward-looking statements and the specific risk factors disclosed in the press release.
- Confirm the fiscal year-end date of April 30, 2016, when comparing to other fiscal calendars.
- Note that the information in this 8-K is furnished under Item 2.02 and is not deemed "filed" for Section 18 liability purposes under the Exchange Act.