8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Mar 13, 2006)

Filed March 13, 2006For Securities:CMG

Summary

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) filed an 8-K on March 13, 2006, to announce its fourth quarter and fiscal year-end financial results for 2005. The filing primarily serves to attach a press release detailing these results, which were also discussed in a subsequent conference call with the investment community. Investors should note that the information furnished in this 8-K, including the attached press release, is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it does not carry the same liability as formally filed documents. While the full financial details are within the press release (Exhibit 99.1), this 8-K formally notifies the market of the earnings announcement and provides the date and time of the management conference call. Investors looking for specific performance metrics, such as revenue, net income, and earnings per share for Q4 and FY 2005, will need to refer to the detailed press release. The filing is signed by CFO John R. Hartung, confirming the official release of the information.

Key Highlights

  • 1Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) announced its Q4 and full fiscal year 2005 financial results on March 13, 2006.
  • 2The 8-K filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) with detailed financial and operational results.
  • 3A conference call for the investment community to review these results was scheduled for the evening of March 13, 2006.
  • 4The filing is primarily informational, serving to attach the earnings press release and notify the market.
  • 5Information furnished in this 8-K is not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, limiting its liability implications.
  • 6The Chief Financial Officer, John R. Hartung, signed the report, indicating official release of the information.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce Chipotle Mexican Grill's fourth quarter and fiscal year-end financial results for 2005 and to attach the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) that contains the detailed financial information.

The detailed financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2005, are located in the press release, Exhibit 99.1, which is attached to this 8-K filing.

When information is furnished and not 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, it generally means the company is providing the information to the market but is not subjecting itself to the same level of liability for its accuracy and completeness as it would for formally filed documents like annual or quarterly reports.

Chipotle's management discussed these results during an investment community conference call scheduled for 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, March 13, 2006.