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QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 24, 2006)

Filed July 24, 2006For Securities:DGX

Summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) filed an 8-K on July 24, 2006, primarily to report its financial results for the second quarter and the first half of 2006. The filing incorporates by reference a press release issued on the same date, which contains the detailed financial and operational performance for the periods ending June 30, 2006. Investors should note that this 8-K serves as a notification of the release of these earnings. The substantive details of the company's performance, including revenue, profitability, and any forward-looking statements or management commentary, would be found within the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), which is incorporated by reference. This filing is a standard procedure for publicly traded companies to disseminate timely financial information to the market.

Key Highlights

  • 1Quest Diagnostics (DGX) filed an 8-K on July 24, 2006, reporting its financial results.
  • 2The report covers the financial performance for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2006.
  • 3A press release dated July 24, 2006, containing these results, is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference.
  • 4The filing falls under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits).
  • 5The Chief Financial Officer, Robert A. Hagemann, signed the report, indicating official dissemination of financial information.
  • 6This 8-K serves as the official mechanism for Quest Diagnostics to publicly announce its quarterly and semi-annual financial performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Quest Diagnostics' financial results for the second quarter and the first six months of 2006, which ended on June 30, 2006. It incorporates by reference a press release containing these results.

The detailed financial results, including revenue, profitability, and any management commentary or forward-looking statements, are located in the press release dated July 24, 2006, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 in this 8-K filing. This press release is incorporated by reference into the report.

Robert A. Hagemann is the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Quest Diagnostics Incorporated. His signature on the 8-K filing signifies that the company has officially authorized and disseminated the information contained within the report, including the financial results.

Item 2.02 pertains to 'Results of Operations and Financial Condition,' which is where companies report significant events affecting their financial results. Item 9.01 covers 'Financial Statements and Exhibits,' used here to attach and incorporate the press release containing the earnings information.