Preliminary Q3 results from Quantum Corporation (NASDAQ: QMCO) released
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Quantum Corporation filed a current report to let investors know it has furnished preliminary financial results for its fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2025. The company provided these early results through a press release dated January 15, 2026, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
The disclosure is made under Item 2.02 for results of operations and financial condition, and the company specifies that the information, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished rather than filed, so it is not subject to certain liabilities under the Securities Exchange Act and is not automatically incorporated into Securities Act registration statements.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 2.02, 9.01
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Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 15, 2026
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Item 2.02. Results of Financial Operations and Financial Condition.
On January 15, 2026, Quantum Corporation (the “Company”) provided preliminary financial results for its fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2025. A copy of the Company’s press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
The information in this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in this Item 2.02 shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933 except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit No. | Description | |||||||
| 99.1 | Press Release dated January 15, 2026 | |||||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). | |||||||
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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| January 15, 2026 | /s/ Laura A. Nash | |||||||||||||
| (Date) | Laura A. Nash | |||||||||||||
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FAQ
What did Quantum Corporation (QMCO) report in this 8-K filing?
Quantum Corporation furnished preliminary financial results for its fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2025, via a press release attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Which period do the preliminary Quantum Corporation (QMCO) results cover?
The preliminary results cover Quantum Corporation’s fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2025.
How did Quantum Corporation (QMCO) provide its preliminary Q3 results?
Quantum Corporation provided its preliminary Q3 results in a press release dated January 15, 2026, which is included as Exhibit 99.1.
Are the preliminary results for Quantum Corporation (QMCO) considered filed with the SEC?
No. Quantum states that the information in Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and not deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
Who signed the Quantum Corporation (QMCO) 8-K reporting preliminary results?
The report was signed on behalf of Quantum Corporation by Laura A. Nash, Chief Accounting Officer, on January 15, 2026.
What exhibits are included with this Quantum Corporation (QMCO) 8-K?
The 8-K includes Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated January 15, 2026) and Exhibit 104 (Cover Page Interactive Data File embedded within the Inline XBRL document).