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ATI INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 21, 2009)

Filed January 21, 2009For Securities:ATI

Summary

Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (ATI) filed an 8-K on January 21, 2009, primarily to report its fourth quarter and full-year 2008 financial results via an attached press release. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it serves as a notification that these results have been publicly disseminated. Investors should refer to the referenced Exhibit 99.1, the press release, for comprehensive information on the company's performance during the reported periods. The filing indicates that the company is providing an update on its operational and financial standing as of the end of 2008. Given the timing, this report would have been crucial for investors to assess ATI's position heading into the challenging economic environment of 2009, especially concerning its performance in key industrial and aerospace markets.

Key Highlights

  • 1ATI Inc. filed an 8-K on January 21, 2009.
  • 2The filing's primary purpose is to announce the release of the company's fourth quarter and full-year 2008 financial results.
  • 3Financial results were disclosed via a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4The 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial statements or results.
  • 5Investors are directed to consult the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed financial information.
  • 6The report confirms the company's reporting of its financial condition and results of operations for the specified periods.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce that Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (ATI) has issued a press release containing its financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year of 2008.

The detailed financial results are not included directly within the 8-K filing. They are provided in a press release dated January 21, 2009, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K. Investors should refer to this press release for the specific financial data.

When information is 'furnished, not filed' under Item 2.02 of an 8-K, it means the company is providing the information to the SEC for public disclosure, but it is not subject to the same liabilities and legal requirements as information that is 'filed' with the SEC (like audited financial statements). This is a common practice for earnings press releases.

This report covers the financial results for the fourth quarter of 2008 and the full fiscal year 2008.