01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 10-K/A filed February 12, 2007. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
This filing is an amendment to Carnival Corporation's and Carnival plc's 2006 Annual Report on Form 10-K, specifically addressing a minor typographical error in the "Outlook For Fiscal 2007" section.
The amendment corrects a single word from 'not' to 'now' in a sentence regarding first-quarter 2007 earnings per share. This correction clarifies that the company now expects EPS for the first quarter of 2007 to be at the high end of their previously issued guidance range ($0.33 to $0.35a) due to lower fuel costs.
Investors should note that this is a procedural amendment and does not introduce new material financial information beyond the clarification of the 2007 outlook. The underlying financial performance and operations for fiscal year 2006 are as previously reported.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- This is an amendment to the 2006 Form 10-K, not a new report, primarily correcting a typo.
- The correction clarifies the company's outlook for the first quarter of fiscal year 2007.
- Carnival now expects Q1 2007 earnings per share to be at the high end of the $0.33-$0.35 guidance range.
- The positive revision to the Q1 2007 outlook is attributed to lower fuel costs.
- The filing indicates that Carnival Corporation and Carnival plc are large accelerated filers.
- The aggregate market value of Carnival Corporation's common equity held by non-affiliates was approximately $15.98 billion as of the last business day of the second fiscal quarter of 2006.
- The aggregate market value of Carnival plc's ordinary shares held by non-affiliates was approximately $6.94 billion as of the last business day of the second fiscal quarter of 2006.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main purpose of this 10-K/A filing?
This filing is an amendment (10-K/A) to the previously filed 2006 Annual Report on Form 10-K for Carnival Corporation and Carnival plc. Its primary purpose is to correct a single typographical error in the "Outlook For Fiscal 2007" section, changing the word 'not' to 'now' in a sentence concerning first-quarter 2007 earnings per share.
What specific change is being made to the outlook for fiscal year 2007?
The amendment clarifies that Carnival now expects its earnings per share for the first quarter of 2007 to be at the high end of their December guidance range of $0.33 to $0.35 per share. This positive adjustment is a result of lower fuel costs.
Does this amendment introduce any new financial results or significant operational changes?
No, this amendment is procedural and focuses solely on correcting a typo in the forward-looking statements of the 2007 outlook. It does not present new financial statements for fiscal year 2006 or announce significant new operational developments beyond the previously reported information and the clarified Q1 2007 guidance.
Are there any significant changes to the company's financial condition or risk factors mentioned in this amendment?
This specific amendment does not introduce new information regarding the company's financial condition or risk factors. It is a targeted correction of a wording error related to future earnings guidance.
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