8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

CARNIVAL CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Mar 23, 2010)

Filed March 23, 2010For Securities:CCL

Summary

Carnival Corporation & plc filed an 8-K on March 23, 2010, to report its first-quarter earnings. This filing primarily serves as a notification that a press release with detailed financial results has been issued and is furnished as an exhibit. Investors should refer to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific performance metrics and forward-looking statements, as this 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial data. The primary purpose of this 8-K is to provide public access to the company's latest financial performance update. While the 8-K itself is a brief document, the accompanying press release is where investors will find the core financial information, including revenue, earnings per share, and any guidance the company may have provided for future periods. It's crucial for investors to consult that document for a comprehensive understanding of Carnival's financial condition and operational results for the first quarter of 2010.

Key Highlights

  • 1The 8-K was filed on March 23, 2010, to report Carnival Corporation & plc's first-quarter earnings.
  • 2The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing the company's first-quarter financial results.
  • 3This 8-K filing itself does not contain the detailed financial information; investors must refer to the furnished press release.
  • 4The press release is furnished under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition).
  • 5The information provided is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 purposes, meaning it's for informational purposes and not subject to liability under that specific section of the Exchange Act.
  • 6The filing is for both Carnival Corporation (Panama) and Carnival plc (England and Wales).
  • 7Larry Freedman, Chief Accounting Officer and Vice President-Controller, signed the report on behalf of both entities.

Frequently Asked Questions

The detailed first-quarter earnings results are provided in the press release dated March 23, 2010, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. You will need to access that document for specific financial figures and performance commentary.

This 8-K filing is significant because it officially announces and makes available to the public the company's first-quarter earnings report. It ensures that important financial updates are disseminated in a timely manner as required by the SEC.

This 8-K filing itself does not contain the forward-looking guidance. Any guidance, outlook, or future projections would be included in the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) that is furnished with this report.

The information is 'furnished' under Item 2.02, not 'filed,' as a matter of SEC procedural guidance. Furnished information is made available to the public but does not carry the same legal implications under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as information that is formally 'filed.' This is a common distinction for earnings press releases attached to 8-Ks.