8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

CARNIVAL CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Sep 24, 2013)

Filed September 24, 2013For Securities:CCL

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by Carnival Corporation & plc reports on their third-quarter financial results for 2013, as detailed in a press release issued on September 24, 2013. While the specific details of the results are contained within the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1), the filing itself serves as notification of this release. Investors should consult the referenced press release for comprehensive information regarding the company's performance, financial condition, and any forward-looking statements for the third quarter. The filing indicates that this information is furnished and not deemed "filed" for regulatory purposes, meaning it does not automatically become part of the company's permanent SEC record in the same way as other filings. Nevertheless, the third-quarter results are a key indicator of the company's operational performance and should be a primary focus for investors evaluating the company's current financial health and future prospects. Analysts and investors will be looking for trends in revenue, profitability, and any guidance provided.

Key Highlights

  • 1Carnival Corporation & plc announced its third-quarter 2013 results on September 24, 2013.
  • 2The 8-K filing primarily serves to furnish the press release containing these results (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 3Investors need to refer to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the actual financial figures and operational details of the third quarter.
  • 4The filing specifies that the press release information is furnished, not filed, for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 5The report confirms the filing date as September 24, 2013, aligning with the press release date.
  • 6The filing includes standard corporate information for both Carnival Corporation (Panama) and Carnival plc (England and Wales).

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report that Carnival Corporation & plc has issued a press release containing their third-quarter 2013 financial results and to furnish that press release as an exhibit.

The actual financial results for the third quarter are detailed in the press release titled 'Carnival Corporation & plc Reports Third Quarter Results,' dated September 24, 2013, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. You will need to access this press release for the specific financial data.

No, the filing explicitly states that the information in the press release is 'furnished' and shall not be deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not carry the same legal implications as information that is formally filed.

Investors should look for key metrics such as revenue, net income, earnings per share (EPS), cruise costs per capacity day, occupancy levels, and any forward-looking guidance provided by the company for future quarters or the full year. These will provide insights into the company's operational performance and profitability.