Summary
Autozone Inc.'s 10-K/A filing for the fiscal year ended August 27, 2005, primarily serves as an amendment to its original 10-K, addressing a technical issue with the Section 302 certifications. For investors, the key takeaway is that the core financial and operational information from the initial 10-K remains the basis for analysis. The company reported a market capitalization of approximately $5.5 billion as of November 18, 2005, with over 76.6 million shares outstanding, indicating a significant presence in the automotive retail sector. While this amendment doesn't introduce new financial performance data, it underscores the company's compliance with SEC reporting standards. Investors should refer to the original 10-K filing for detailed financial statements, management's discussion and analysis, and risk factors. The incorporation of the 2005 Annual Report and upcoming Proxy Statement into this filing further suggests the company is committed to transparency and providing comprehensive information to its shareholders.
Key Highlights
- 1This filing is an amendment (10-K/A) to the original Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 27, 2005.
- 2The amendment primarily addresses revised Section 302 certifications for the principal executive and accounting officers, correcting an inadvertent omission.
- 3Autozone's market capitalization was substantial, valued at approximately $5.5 billion as of November 18, 2005.
- 4The company had approximately 76.68 million shares of Common Stock outstanding as of November 18, 2005.
- 5Autozone is registered with the New York Stock Exchange for its Common Stock.
- 6The filing indicates Autozone is an 'accelerated filer', meaning it meets certain size and reporting history requirements.
- 7The company is not considered a 'shell company'.