8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

AMETEK INC/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 27, 2005)

Filed January 27, 2005For Securities:AME

Summary

AMETEK, Inc. (AME) filed an 8-K on January 26, 2005, to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ending December 31, 2004. The core of this filing is the press release issued on January 26, 2005, which contains the detailed financial performance data. Investors should refer to this press release, furnished as Exhibit 99(a), for specifics on revenue, profitability, and any forward-looking statements or guidance provided by the company. This 8-K serves as the official notification of AMETEK's latest financial outcomes. While the 8-K itself is brief, it directs investors to the attached press release for the substantive financial details. Therefore, the primary focus for analysis should be on the content of that press release to understand the company's operational and financial condition as of year-end 2004.

Key Highlights

  • 1AMETEK, Inc. (AME) filed an 8-K on January 26, 2005.
  • 2The filing announces financial results for the three and twelve month periods ending December 31, 2004.
  • 3The press release containing the financial results is furnished as Exhibit 99(a) to the 8-K.
  • 4This 8-K is primarily an informational filing to present the company's latest financial performance.
  • 5Investors are directed to the press release for detailed financial information and operational performance.
  • 6Robert R. Mandos, Jr., Senior Vice President & Comptroller, signed the report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce and provide access to AMETEK, Inc.'s financial results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended December 31, 2004.

The detailed financial results are contained within the press release issued by AMETEK, Inc. on January 26, 2005, which is furnished as Exhibit 99(a) to this 8-K filing.

This 8-K filing itself does not contain new financial guidance. Investors should consult the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99(a)) for any forward-looking statements or guidance provided by AMETEK, Inc. for the upcoming periods.

The financial results announced cover the three-month period (fourth quarter) and the twelve-month period (full fiscal year) both ending on December 31, 2004.