8-K

CELESTICA INC 8-K Report (Apr 22, 2016)

Filed April 22, 2016For Securities:CLS

Summary

Celestica Inc. filed a Form 6-K on April 22, 2016, providing an update for the period ending March 31, 2016. The filing includes the Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) and Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the first quarter of 2016. Investors should note that this report is furnished under Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 for foreign private issuers and incorporates by reference the enclosed exhibits into existing registration statements. Key takeaways for investors revolve around the company's financial performance and operational discussions for the initial quarter of 2016. The filing also contains voluntary certifications from the CEO and CFO under Sarbanes-Oxley Act provisions, indicating a commitment to corporate governance and financial reporting transparency. While specific financial figures are detailed within the incorporated exhibits, the overarching purpose of this 6-K is to disseminate these quarterly results and related management commentary to the market.

Key Highlights

  • 1Celestica Inc. filed a Form 6-K on April 22, 2016, for the month of April.
  • 2The filing incorporates by reference the Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) for the three months ended March 31, 2016 (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 3Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the three months ended March 31, 2016, are included as Exhibit 99.2.
  • 4Celestica Inc. is a foreign private issuer and files reports under Form 20-F.
  • 5The company is voluntarily furnishing CEO and CFO certifications under Sections 302 and 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 as Exhibits 99.3, 99.4, and 99.5.
  • 6Information furnished is incorporated by reference into effective registration statements filed with the SEC.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this Form 6-K filing is to report current information by Celestica Inc., a foreign private issuer, to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. It specifically incorporates by reference the company's financial results and management discussion for the three months ended March 31, 2016, as well as CEO and CFO certifications.

The detailed financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2016, are provided in Exhibit 99.2, which are the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Investors should refer to this exhibit for specific financial performance data.

These exhibits contain voluntary certifications from Celestica Inc.'s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, provided in accordance with Sections 302 and 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. These certifications attest to the accuracy of the financial reporting.

This specific Form 6-K filing primarily focuses on the dissemination of financial results and related management commentary for the first quarter of 2016. While the MD&A (Exhibit 99.1) may discuss operational aspects and outlook, this filing itself is not typically used to announce major new business developments or strategic shifts, which are usually reported through other SEC filings or press releases.