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EXPEDITORS INTERNATIONAL OF WASHINGTON INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 5, 2008)

Filed November 5, 2008For Securities:EXPD

Summary

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (EXPD) filed an 8-K on November 5, 2008, to report its third quarter 2008 financial results. The company issued a press release on November 4, 2008, which is included as an exhibit to this filing. Investors should refer to Exhibit 99.1 for the detailed financial performance and operational outcomes for the third quarter of 2008. This filing primarily serves as notification and dissemination of the company's latest financial performance. While the 8-K itself does not provide the granular financial details, it directs investors to the accompanying press release for crucial information regarding revenue, profitability, and any significant operational developments during the reported quarter. Investors are advised to review the press release for a comprehensive understanding of EXPD's performance in Q3 2008, especially in the context of the prevailing economic environment.

Key Highlights

  • 1Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (EXPD) reported its third quarter 2008 financial results.
  • 2The company issued a press release on November 4, 2008, detailing the Q3 2008 performance.
  • 3The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K.
  • 4This filing is an 8-K Current Report filed on November 5, 2008.
  • 5The report falls under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits).

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and disseminate Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.'s third quarter 2008 financial results to the public and regulatory bodies. It includes a press release that contains the detailed financial performance for the quarter.

The actual financial results for the third quarter of 2008 are contained within the press release dated November 4, 2008, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing. Investors should review this exhibit for detailed information.

The 8-K filing itself, dated November 5, 2008, does not contain the detailed financial figures. It primarily serves to inform that the Q3 2008 results have been released via press release and directs readers to that press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the specifics on operations and financial condition.