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EQT Corp 8-K Report (Oct 17, 2003)

Filed October 17, 2003For Securities:EQT

Summary

This Form 8-K filing from Equitable Resources, Inc. (EQT) on October 17, 2003, reports on the company's third quarter 2003 earnings. The primary purpose of the filing is to attach and incorporate by reference a press release detailing these financial results. Investors should note that while GAAP figures are presented, EQT also provides non-GAAP segment-related financial information in the press release. Management believes these non-GAAP measures offer a clearer view of individual segment performance by excluding corporate allocations of interest and income taxes. This segmented approach is used internally for budget planning and is provided to investors as a way to better understand the financial condition, operations, and trends within each business segment without the "noise" of corporate-level adjustments. It's important for investors to understand the distinctions and potential uses of these non-GAAP figures.

Key Highlights

  • 1EQT filed a Form 8-K on October 17, 2003, to report its third quarter 2003 earnings.
  • 2The filing primarily consists of an attached press release announcing the Q3 2003 results.
  • 3EQT is providing both GAAP and non-GAAP financial information in its earnings release.
  • 4Non-GAAP financial information focuses on segment-related performance.
  • 5The company aims to provide segment insights without the impact of corporate interest and tax allocations.
  • 6Management uses these non-GAAP segment measures for budget planning.
  • 7The press release information is furnished and not considered 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this Form 8-K filing is to report Equitable Resources, Inc.'s (EQT) third quarter 2003 earnings by attaching and incorporating by reference their earnings press release.

EQT is providing financial results in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and also presenting certain segment-related non-GAAP financial information.

EQT's management believes that non-GAAP segment information provides a more useful view of each segment's financial condition, operations, and trends by excluding corporate allocations of interest and income taxes. This information is also used by management for budget planning.

No, the information in this Form 8-K and the attached Exhibit 99 press release is furnished and is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it incorporated by reference into any other Securities Act filing.