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Corteva, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 30, 2020)

Filed January 30, 2020For Securities:CTVA

Summary

Corteva, Inc. (CTVA) filed an 8-K on January 30, 2020, to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2019. This filing primarily serves to furnish the company's earnings press release, financial statement schedules, and an investor presentation. Investors should note that the information provided is furnished and not deemed "filed" under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it does not carry the same legal liabilities as a filed document. This is a standard procedure for releasing earnings information. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it directs investors to the accompanying exhibits (99.1, 99.2, and 99.3) for the comprehensive results. These exhibits will contain the specific revenue, profitability, and other key financial metrics that investors will need to evaluate Corteva's performance for the period and its outlook. Investors are encouraged to review these detailed exhibits for a thorough understanding of the company's financial condition and operational results.

Key Highlights

  • 1Corteva, Inc. announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2019.
  • 2The 8-K filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1), financial statement schedules (Exhibit 99.2), and an earnings presentation (Exhibit 99.3).
  • 3The information furnished in this report is for informational purposes and is not considered 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 4This filing marks Corteva's reporting of its inaugural full fiscal year results as a standalone, publicly traded company following its spin-off from DowDuPont.
  • 5Investors are directed to the accompanying exhibits for detailed financial performance data.
  • 6The filing also includes an Inline XBRL formatted cover page.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to Corteva, Inc.'s financial results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, through its accompanying press release, financial statements, and presentation.

The detailed financial results are not contained within the 8-K form itself but are provided as exhibits. Specifically, investors should refer to Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release), Exhibit 99.2 (Financial Statement Schedules), and Exhibit 99.3 (Fourth Quarter 2019 Earnings Presentation).

No, the information provided in this 8-K, including the exhibits, is being 'furnished' to the SEC, not 'filed'. This means it is generally not subject to the same liabilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as information that is formally filed.

Yes, given the timing of its spin-off from DowDuPont, this 8-K filing would represent Corteva's reporting of its first full fiscal year as an independent, publicly traded entity.