8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

AMETEK INC/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 21, 2008)

Filed July 21, 2008For Securities:AME

Summary

AMETEK, Inc. (AME) filed an 8-K report on July 21, 2008, primarily to announce its financial results for the second quarter and the first six months of 2008. The filing itself does not contain the detailed financial data, but rather references a press release issued on the same day, which is furnished as an exhibit. Investors should refer to this press release for specifics on revenue, earnings, and other key financial performance indicators for the period ending June 30, 2008. This report signals a routine update on the company's financial performance. The most crucial information for investors resides within the accompanying press release, which would typically detail the company's operational achievements, financial condition, and outlook. Without direct access to the press release content within this 8-K, this filing serves as a notification of the release of that information.

Key Highlights

  • 1AMETEK, Inc. filed an 8-K report on July 21, 2008.
  • 2The report's primary purpose is to announce Q2 and year-to-date 2008 financial results.
  • 3Financial results were detailed in a press release issued on July 21, 2008.
  • 4The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99(a) to the 8-K filing.
  • 5The filing itself does not contain the detailed financial results, but points to the press release.
  • 6The reporting period covered is the second quarter and the six months ended June 30, 2008.
  • 7The report was signed by Robert R. Mandos, Jr., Senior Vice President and Comptroller.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce AMETEK, Inc.'s financial results for the second quarter and the first six months of 2008, which ended on June 30, 2008. It serves as a notification that these results have been publicly released.

The detailed financial results are not included directly within the 8-K filing itself. Instead, they are contained in a press release issued by AMETEK, Inc. on July 21, 2008, which is furnished as Exhibit 99(a) to this report. Investors should review that press release for specifics.

The event date (July 20, 2008) likely indicates the date the results were finalized or the press release was prepared, while the filing date (July 21, 2008) is when the report was officially submitted to the SEC, the day after the press release was issued.