8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

CARNIVAL CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 16, 2006)

Filed May 16, 2006For Securities:CCL

Summary

Carnival Corporation & plc filed an 8-K on May 16, 2006, to report a revision to its 2006 financial outlook. The filing itself does not contain the specifics of the revised outlook, but rather refers to an attached press release, Exhibit 99.1, dated the same day. This indicates that the company is providing updated guidance to investors regarding its expected financial performance for the fiscal year 2006. Investors should note that this 8-K filing, specifically Item 2.02 concerning Results of Operations and Financial Condition, functions to officially announce the updated outlook. While the press release is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 purposes, it is the primary source of the new financial information. Therefore, an examination of the press release is crucial for understanding the nature and magnitude of the revision to Carnival's 2006 financial expectations.

Key Highlights

  • 1Carnival Corporation & plc issued an 8-K filing on May 16, 2006.
  • 2The filing announced a revision to the company's 2006 financial outlook.
  • 3The revised outlook is detailed in a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4This filing pertains to Item 2.02: Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
  • 5The press release is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, but is furnished for informational purposes.
  • 6The report was signed by Gerald R. Cahill, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial and Accounting Officer for both Carnival Corporation and Carnival plc.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce that Carnival Corporation & plc has revised its financial outlook for the fiscal year 2006. The specifics of this revision are provided in an accompanying press release.

The detailed information regarding the revised 2006 financial outlook is contained within the press release dated May 16, 2006, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

This filing indicates a revision to the company's outlook, which could mean either an upward or downward adjustment to expected financial results. To understand the performance implications, investors must review the content of the press release (Exhibit 99.1) to see the nature of the revision.

According to the filing, the press release is furnished as an exhibit and is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it's provided for informational transparency but doesn't carry the same legal implications as a formally filed document for liability purposes under that specific section.