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AMETEK INC/ 8-K Report (Apr 24, 2003)

Filed April 24, 2003For Securities:AME

Summary

AMETEK, Inc. filed this 8-K on April 23, 2003, to report its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2003. The filing primarily consists of a press release issued on April 22, 2003, which contains the detailed financial information. Investors should refer to this press release for specifics on the company's performance during the first quarter of 2003. The company is utilizing Regulation FD disclosure procedures for this filing, meaning the information, while being reported, is not considered "filed" for certain legal purposes like Section 18 of the Exchange Act unless explicitly incorporated into future filings. The key takeaway for investors is to access the attached press release for the most current financial and operational updates from AMETEK for the period.

Key Highlights

  • 1AMETEK, Inc. reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2003.
  • 2The report was filed on April 23, 2003, with the SEC.
  • 3The primary content of the 8-K is a press release dated April 22, 2003, announcing the quarterly results.
  • 4The filing is made under Regulation FD, specifically referencing Item 12 of Form 8-K.
  • 5The press release (Exhibit 99(a)) is the key document containing the detailed financial performance for the quarter.
  • 6The information furnished is not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act unless specifically referenced in future filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce and provide AMETEK, Inc.'s financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2003. It serves as a mechanism to disseminate this information to investors and the public.

The detailed financial results are contained within the press release issued by AMETEK, Inc. on April 22, 2003, which is attached as Exhibit 99(a) to this 8-K filing.

Under Regulation FD disclosure rules, the information provided in this 8-K (specifically the press release) is being made available to the public. However, it is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which governs liability for misstatements in filed documents, unless AMETEK specifically incorporates it into other SEC filings.

The 8-K filing was signed by John J. Molinelli, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, who is also the Principal Financial Officer of AMETEK, Inc.