8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 31, 2007)

Filed October 31, 2007For Securities:CRS

Summary

Carpenter Technology Corporation (CRS) filed an 8-K on October 31, 2007, to report its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2008, ending September 30, 2007. The filing itself primarily serves as a notification and filing of the press release detailing these results. While the 8-K does not contain extensive new financial data within its own text, it directs investors to the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed information on the company's performance during the quarter. Investors should review the furnished press release for specific figures regarding revenue, earnings, and any management commentary on the company's operational and financial condition. This filing marks the official disclosure of these quarterly results to the market, providing a snapshot of CRS's performance at the beginning of fiscal year 2008. Key performance indicators and any forward-looking statements will be found within the referenced press release.

Key Highlights

  • 1Form 8-K filed on October 31, 2007, by Carpenter Technology Corporation.
  • 2The filing pertains to the company's results of operations and financial condition.
  • 3Specifically covers the fiscal 2008 first quarter, ending September 30, 2007.
  • 4The primary content is a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing the quarterly financial results.
  • 5The press release is furnished and not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 6K. Douglas Ralph, Senior Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer, signed the report.
  • 7The filing indicates the company's location in Reading, Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report and make public Carpenter Technology Corporation's financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2008, which ended on September 30, 2007. It includes a press release that contains the detailed financial information.

The detailed financial results for the fiscal 2008 first quarter are contained within the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to that document for specific figures and management's commentary.

This particular 8-K filing primarily serves to announce the quarterly earnings and does not, in itself, contain extensive new financial data beyond what is in the press release. It also does not report on any significant changes in management or other major corporate events beyond the standard quarterly reporting.

When a document is 'furnished' under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, it means it is being provided to the SEC for informational purposes but is not subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means the company is less exposed to potential legal action based on the precise wording of the furnished document compared to one that is formally 'filed'.