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Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 9, 2021)

Filed August 9, 2021For Securities:APD

Summary

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. (APD) filed an 8-K on August 9, 2021, to furnish its earnings press release for the third quarter of fiscal year 2021, which concluded on June 30, 2021. The report primarily serves to inform investors about the company's financial performance during the quarter. While the 8-K itself does not contain detailed financial figures, it incorporates by reference the press release (Exhibit 99.1) which holds the specific operational results and financial condition updates. Investors should review the furnished press release for critical information regarding APD's Q3 FY2021 performance, including revenue, earnings per share (EPS), and any forward-looking guidance provided. The filing also notes that this information is furnished and not deemed "filed" for certain regulatory purposes, a standard disclosure for such announcements.

Key Highlights

  • 1APD filed an 8-K on August 9, 2021, to report its Q3 FY2021 earnings.
  • 2The filing incorporates by reference the company's earnings press release dated August 9, 2021 (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 3Investors can find detailed Q3 FY2021 financial results and commentary within the furnished press release.
  • 4The press release contains information on the company's financial condition and results of operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2021.
  • 5This filing is standard procedure for announcing quarterly earnings and providing updates to the market.
  • 6The information furnished in this 8-K is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report and furnish Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.'s (APD) earnings press release for the third quarter of fiscal year 2021, which allows the company to disseminate its financial results and operational updates to investors and the public.

The detailed financial results, including revenue, earnings per share, and other key performance indicators for Q3 FY2021, are located in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. You will need to review that document for specific figures.

While this 8-K filing itself does not contain projections, the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) that is furnished likely includes any forward-looking guidance or outlook the company provided for future periods. Investors should consult the press release for this information.

When information is 'furnished' under Item 2.02, it means the company is providing it to the SEC for public dissemination, but it is not considered legally 'filed' for the purposes of liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This is a common distinction for earnings releases.