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CARNIVAL CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jun 16, 2005)

Filed June 16, 2005For Securities:CCL

Summary

Carnival Corporation & plc announced record second quarter earnings on June 16, 2005. This 8-K filing serves as notification of this event and includes a press release detailing the company's financial performance for the period. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it directs investors to the furnished press release for information regarding the company's strong operational results. Investors should note that this filing is primarily an informational one, referencing an external press release. The core message is positive, indicating a period of significant financial success for Carnival. To understand the specifics of these record earnings, investors will need to refer to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) attached to this 8-K.

Key Highlights

  • 1Carnival Corporation & plc reported record second quarter earnings.
  • 2The 8-K filing was made on June 16, 2005.
  • 3A press release detailing the second quarter results is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4The information furnished is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 purposes, meaning it doesn't automatically update other filings.
  • 5The filing pertains to both Carnival Corporation (Panama) and Carnival plc (England and Wales).
  • 6Gerald R. Cahill, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, signed the report for both entities.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce that Carnival Corporation & plc issued a press release on June 16, 2005, reporting record second quarter earnings. The filing serves as a notification to the SEC and investors about this positive financial news.

The detailed financial results are provided in the press release dated June 16, 2005, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors will need to consult that document for specific figures and commentary on the earnings.

No, this 8-K filing itself does not contain the detailed financial statements. It only reports that a press release with the information has been issued and provides a reference to it as an exhibit.

No, according to the filing, the information furnished in the press release is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not automatically get incorporated into other SEC filings unless specifically stated otherwise.