Summary
Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (ATI) filed an 8-K on October 12, 2017, to announce preliminary financial results for its third quarter of 2017 via an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1). This filing indicates the company is providing an early look at its performance and financial condition ahead of its full earnings report. Investors should note that the information furnished in this 8-K is not considered "filed" for Section 18 purposes and thus does not automatically get incorporated into future SEC filings unless specifically referenced. The primary purpose of this report is to provide market participants with timely, albeit preliminary, operational and financial data for the third quarter of 2017. Investors are advised to review the full press release for specific details on the results.
Key Highlights
- 1ATI announced preliminary third quarter 2017 financial results on October 12, 2017.
- 2The results were disclosed via a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K.
- 3The filing serves to provide investors with early information regarding the company's performance.
- 4The company is an "emerging growth company" but has not elected to delay the adoption of new accounting standards.
- 5The information furnished is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
- 6The Chief Financial Officer, Patrick J. DeCourcy, signed the report.