Summary
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG) filed a Form 8-K on July 27, 2004, to report its second quarter 2004 earnings. The core of this filing is the incorporation by reference of a press release detailing the company's financial results for the period ended June 30, 2004. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it serves as the official mechanism to include the press release in its SEC filings. Investors and interested parties should refer to the press release, attached as Exhibit 99 to this filing, for comprehensive information regarding AJG's performance, including revenue, profitability, and any forward-looking statements made by the company for the second quarter of 2004.
Key Highlights
- 1AJG filed a Form 8-K on July 27, 2004.
- 2The filing's primary purpose is to report Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.'s second quarter 2004 earnings.
- 3The press release containing the Q2 2004 earnings details is incorporated by reference as Exhibit 99.
- 4Investors need to consult the referenced press release for specific financial performance data for Q2 2004.
- 5The report confirms the date of the earliest event reported as July 26, 2004, likely the issuance of the press release.
- 6Douglas K. Howell, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, signed the report on behalf of AJG.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.'s second quarter 2004 earnings results. It incorporates by reference a press release that contains the detailed financial information for that period.
The actual financial results for the second quarter of 2004 are not detailed within the 8-K form itself. They are contained in the press release dated July 27, 2004, which is attached as Exhibit 99 to this filing and incorporated by reference.
Douglas K. Howell is the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. He signed this 8-K report, signifying his authorization on behalf of the company.
When a document is 'incorporated by reference' in an SEC filing, it means that the company is officially including the content of that document as part of the filing. Therefore, the press release is considered an integral part of this 8-K report for regulatory and disclosure purposes, and investors should review it as if it were directly included.