NVIDIA CORP Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Current Report (Form 8-K) was filed on November 5, 2015, by NVIDIA Corporation. The filing announces financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2016, covering the three and nine months ended October 25, 2015.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These figures are contained within the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) and CFO Commentary (Exhibit 99.2), which are incorporated by reference but not reproduced in this document.
Material Changes
The filing does not detail specific material changes versus prior periods. It serves as a notification that results for the quarter ended October 25, 2015, have been issued and are available in the referenced exhibits.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
Management commentary regarding the quarter's results is provided by Colette M. Kress, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, in Exhibit 99.2. The filing explicitly states that the press release and CFO Commentary are furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Consequently, this information is not subject to the liabilities of that Section or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) for specific revenue, earnings per share, and margin figures for the quarter ended October 25, 2015.
- Consult Exhibit 99.2 (CFO Commentary) for management's analysis of performance and any forward-looking guidance.
- Note that the financial data in the exhibits is not legally "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, which may affect liability standards for the information provided.
- Verify the fiscal calendar alignment, as the quarter end date (October 25, 2015) differs from the calendar quarter end.