8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

CARNIVAL CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Mar 23, 2006)

Filed March 23, 2006For Securities:CCL

Summary

Carnival Corporation & plc filed a Form 8-K on March 23, 2006, to report its first-quarter earnings. The report primarily references an accompanying press release detailing the financial results for the period. While the 8-K itself does not contain the specific financial figures, it serves as the official notification of the earnings release to the SEC and the investing public. Investors should refer to the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed financial performance, operational highlights, and any forward-looking statements or guidance provided by the company. This filing indicates that Carnival Corporation & plc met its reporting obligations by disclosing the timing and availability of its first-quarter earnings information. The key takeaway for investors is the announcement of the earnings release itself, which contains the crucial data points for assessing the company's financial health and operational performance during the first quarter of 2006. Further analysis requires a review of the content within the referenced press release.

Key Highlights

  • 1Carnival Corporation & plc filed an 8-K on March 23, 2006, to announce its first-quarter earnings.
  • 2The filing's primary purpose is to furnish a press release detailing the first-quarter financial results.
  • 3The press release, identified as Exhibit 99.1, contains the substantive financial information.
  • 4Information furnished under Item 2.02 is generally not considered 'filed' for Section 18 purposes, meaning it doesn't carry the same liability as formally filed documents unless specifically incorporated by reference.
  • 5Gerald R. Cahill, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, signed the report for both Carnival Corporation and Carnival plc.
  • 6The filing does not contain specific numerical financial data within the 8-K text itself, directing readers to the press release.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing by Carnival Corporation & plc is to officially announce and furnish their press release detailing the company's first-quarter earnings results for 2006.

The actual first-quarter financial results are contained within the press release, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should review that document for detailed financial performance.

Information furnished under Item 2.02 of an 8-K, like this earnings press release, is generally not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not carry the same legal liability for inaccuracies as formally filed reports, unless the company explicitly incorporates it into other filings.

The 8-K report was signed by Gerald R. Cahill, who holds the titles of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial and Accounting Officer for both Carnival Corporation and Carnival plc.