8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

CARNIVAL CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Dec 20, 2011)

Filed December 20, 2011For Securities:CCL

Summary

Carnival Corporation & plc filed an 8-K on December 20, 2011, primarily to report its fourth quarter and full-year earnings via an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1). This filing indicates that the company is providing an update on its financial performance and operational results. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it serves as the official channel to disseminate this crucial information to investors and the market. Investors should refer to the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the specific details regarding Carnival's fourth quarter and full-year 2011 financial results. This typically includes key metrics such as revenue, net income, earnings per share (EPS), and commentary on future outlook. The filing's nature as an Item 2.02 report means the press release is furnished, not formally filed, meaning it's not subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Exchange Act but is still a critical disclosure.

Key Highlights

  • 1Carnival Corp & plc announced its fourth quarter and full-year earnings results.
  • 2The earnings announcement was made via a press release furnished with this 8-K filing.
  • 3The press release (Exhibit 99.1) is the primary source of detailed financial and operational information for this report.
  • 4This filing serves as notification to the market about the company's latest financial performance update.
  • 5The information is provided under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, concerning Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
  • 6The press release is furnished, not filed, under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Carnival Corporation & plc's fourth quarter and full-year earnings results, which were released to the public in a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

The detailed financial results, including revenue, net income, and earnings per share for the fourth quarter and full year, are contained within the press release titled 'Carnival Corporation & plc Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Earnings,' dated December 20, 2011, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K.

No, the press release is furnished under Item 2.02, which means it is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This has implications regarding liability for misstatements or omissions in that specific context, although it remains a key piece of disclosed information.

This report covers Carnival Corporation & plc's earnings for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ending on or around December 20, 2011. Specific dates for the fiscal year-end are detailed in the furnished press release.