8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

AMPHENOL CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 15, 2009)

Filed October 15, 2009For Securities:APH

Summary

Amphenol Corporation (APH) filed a Form 8-K on October 15, 2009, primarily to report its third-quarter 2009 earnings. The filing incorporates by reference a press release issued on the same date, which contains the detailed financial results and operational performance for the quarter ending in September 2009. Investors should refer to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for comprehensive information regarding Amphenol's financial condition and results of operations during this period. While the 8-K itself is brief and serves as a notification of the earnings release, it signifies that management has provided an update on the company's financial performance. This is a crucial update for investors to assess the company's trajectory, particularly in the context of the economic environment of late 2009. The press release will likely contain key financial metrics such as revenue, earnings per share, and management's outlook.

Key Highlights

  • 1Amphenol Corporation filed an 8-K on October 15, 2009.
  • 2The filing reports on the company's third-quarter 2009 earnings.
  • 3The press release detailing the Q3 2009 results is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4The press release is incorporated by reference into the 8-K filing.
  • 5This filing serves as official notification of the Q3 earnings announcement.
  • 6Diana G. Reardon, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, signed the report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Amphenol Corporation's financial results for the third quarter of 2009. It incorporates by reference the press release that contains the detailed earnings information.

The specific details of Amphenol's third-quarter 2009 earnings are located in the press release dated October 15, 2009, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 with this 8-K filing.

When a document is 'incorporated by reference' into an 8-K filing, it means that the SEC filing legally considers the content of that referenced document (in this case, the press release) to be part of the 8-K itself. Investors should treat the information in the press release as if it were directly stated in the 8-K.

This specific 8-K filing primarily serves to report past results. However, the press release it references (Exhibit 99.1) likely contains forward-looking statements regarding management's outlook for future performance, though these are identified as such within the release.