8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

CARNIVAL CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Sep 18, 2008)

Filed September 18, 2008For Securities:CCL

Summary

This 8-K filing from Carnival Corporation & plc, dated September 18, 2008, primarily serves to announce the company's third-quarter earnings. While the full details of the earnings report are provided in an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), this 8-K itself does not contain the specific financial figures. Investors should refer to the furnished press release for comprehensive information regarding Carnival's third-quarter financial performance and condition. The filing also confirms the principal executive offices and legal jurisdictions for both Carnival Corporation (Panama) and Carnival plc (England and Wales). The core purpose of this report is to make the third-quarter earnings announcement publicly available through the SEC's filing system, as required.

Key Highlights

  • 1Carnival Corporation & plc announced its third-quarter earnings via a press release.
  • 2The press release (Exhibit 99.1) is the primary source of detailed financial information for the third quarter.
  • 3This 8-K filing is furnished to satisfy disclosure requirements for the earnings announcement.
  • 4The information in the press release is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 purposes, meaning it doesn't carry the same legal implications as a standard filing.
  • 5The report confirms the corporate structure and registered locations of both Carnival Corporation and Carnival plc.
  • 6The filing is dated September 18, 2008, indicating the earliest event reported is the earnings announcement on that date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce Carnival Corporation & plc's third-quarter earnings results and condition through an attached press release. This fulfills the company's disclosure obligations.

The specific financial results for the third quarter are detailed in the press release titled 'Carnival Corporation & plc Reports Third Quarter Earnings,' which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to that document for detailed figures.

No, the information contained in the press release furnished with this 8-K is 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 as formally filed financial statements.

Carnival Corporation is registered in the Republic of Panama and Carnival plc is registered in England and Wales.