8-K

CELESTICA INC 8-K Report (Jul 30, 2003)

Filed July 30, 2003For Securities:CLS

Summary

This Form 6-K filing from Celestica Inc., dated July 30, 2003, reports on information furnished during the month of July 2003, specifically including the company's financial results and management's discussion for the second quarter of 2003. Investors should note that this report primarily serves as a notification of attached exhibits, rather than a detailed disclosure of new material events. The key attachments provide detailed insights into Celestica's financial performance and operational conditions during the second quarter, along with certifications from the CEO and CFO, offering transparency into the company's financial reporting. The primary value for investors in this filing lies within the referenced exhibits (99.1 and 99.2), which contain the Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) and Consolidated Financial Information for Q2 2003. These documents would typically detail revenue, profitability, balance sheet changes, cash flows, and management's outlook. The inclusion of CEO and CFO certifications (Exhibits 99.3 and 99.4) underscores a commitment to corporate governance and the accuracy of financial reporting, a point of emphasis following various accounting scandals prevalent around that period.

Key Highlights

  • 1Filing is a Report of Foreign Private Issuer (Form 6-K) for July 2003.
  • 2Includes Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) for the second quarter of 2003 (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 3Provides Celestica Inc.'s consolidated financial information for the second quarter of 2003 (Exhibit 99.2).
  • 4Contains certifications from the Chief Executive Officer (Exhibit 99.3).
  • 5Contains certifications from the Chief Financial Officer (Exhibit 99.4).
  • 6Celestica Inc. files annual reports under cover of Form 20-F.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this Form 6-K filing is to report information that Celestica Inc. has made or is required to make public in Canada or has distributed or made available to its security holders. In this instance, it primarily serves to formally submit the company's second quarter 2003 financial information and related management discussion to the SEC.

Detailed financial performance information for the second quarter of 2003 can be found in Exhibit 99.1 (Management's Discussion and Analysis) and Exhibit 99.2 (Consolidated Financial Information), which are attached to this Form 6-K filing.

The certifications from the CEO and CFO (Exhibits 99.3 and 99.4) provide assurances regarding the accuracy and completeness of the financial information being reported. This was particularly important in 2003 as companies were increasingly emphasizing good corporate governance and compliance with accounting standards.

No, this Form 6-K is primarily focused on reporting specific financial and operational details for the second quarter of 2003. It is not intended to provide a broad update on overall business strategy, new product launches, or significant corporate events unless those were detailed within the accompanying MD&A and financial statements.