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AMETEK INC/ 8-K Report (Feb 1, 2002)

Filed February 1, 2002For Securities:AME

Summary

AMETEK, Inc. (AME) filed an 8-K on February 1, 2002, primarily to report its full-year and fourth-quarter financial results. The key event for investors is the dissemination of this earnings information, which was announced via a press release on January 29, 2002. This filing serves as the official record and incorporates the details of that press release by reference, making the comprehensive financial performance data for the period available to the public and stakeholders. While the 8-K itself is brief and refers to an external document for the specific financial figures, its purpose is to ensure that material company information, such as earnings, is formally filed with the SEC. Investors reviewing this filing should consult the referenced press release (Exhibit 99(a)) for detailed insights into AMETEK's performance during the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year 2001.

Key Highlights

  • 1AMETEK, Inc. (AME) filed an 8-K report on February 1, 2002.
  • 2The primary purpose of the filing is to announce full-year and fourth-quarter results.
  • 3The earnings information was initially released via a press release on January 29, 2002.
  • 4The content of the press release is incorporated by reference into the 8-K filing.
  • 5This filing ensures that material financial information is officially disclosed to the SEC.
  • 6Investors should refer to the press release (Exhibit 99(a)) for specific financial details.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report AMETEK, Inc.'s full-year and fourth-quarter financial results, which were previously announced in a press release.

The specific financial results are detailed in the press release issued by AMETEK, Inc. on January 29, 2002, which is included as Exhibit 99(a) to this 8-K filing and incorporated by reference.

'Incorporated by reference' means that the content of the referenced document (in this case, the press release) is legally considered part of the 8-K filing, just as if it were physically included within it. Investors need to review the press release for the full details.

No, this 8-K filing primarily serves to formally submit the information from the January 29, 2002 press release to the SEC. It does not introduce new financial performance data beyond what was already communicated in that press release.