01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 10-K/A filed July 1, 2005. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
AMETEK, Inc.'s 2004 Form 10-K filing, as amended on June 30, 2005, primarily serves to update information related to Controls and Procedures and Exhibits.
The amendment clarifies that other disclosures and exhibits from the original March 8, 2005 filing remain unchanged. Investors should note that this amendment focuses on procedural and compliance aspects rather than new financial performance data for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004. Key details from the amendment include the certification by the principal executive and financial officers regarding the effectiveness of disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, 2004.
They concluded these controls are effective in all material respects. The amendment also states that no changes in internal control over financial reporting during the fourth quarter of 2004 materially affected these controls, according to management's evaluation.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- AMETEK filed an amendment (10-K/A) to its 2004 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
- The amendment was filed on June 30, 2005, and pertains to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004.
- Key revised sections include Item 9A (Controls and Procedures) and Item 15(3) (Exhibits).
- Principal executive and financial officers certified the effectiveness of disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, 2004.
- Management concluded that disclosure controls and procedures are effective in all material respects.
- No material changes affecting internal control over financial reporting were identified during the quarter ended December 31, 2004.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary purpose of this 10-K/A filing?
This filing is an amendment to AMETEK's original 2004 Form 10-K. Its main purpose is to update and provide additional information regarding Item 9A (Controls and Procedures) and Item 15(3) (Exhibits), rather than to present new financial performance data.
What was the conclusion regarding AMETEK's internal controls over financial reporting?
Management's evaluation concluded that the company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective in all material respects as of December 31, 2004. Furthermore, no changes in internal control over financial reporting during the fourth quarter of 2004 materially affected these controls.
Does this amendment provide new financial results for 2004?
No, this amendment primarily addresses controls and procedures and exhibits. It explicitly states that it does not modify or update other disclosures or exhibits from the original 2004 10-K filing, meaning new financial results are not presented here.
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