Summary
This 8-K filing by Ford Motor Company (F), dated October 20, 2005, announces the release of their third quarter and first nine months financial results for 2005. The company is providing detailed financial information through two separate conference calls for different investor groups: one for the general investment community and news media, and another specifically for fixed-income analysts and investors. Both calls will be accompanied by webcasts and supporting materials available on Ford's shareholder website, with replays also offered. A key aspect highlighted is Ford's use of "pre-tax profits excluding special items" as a performance metric. The company states this non-GAAP measure is provided to offer investors a clearer view of ongoing operational performance by excluding items not considered indicative of regular earnings. Investors are advised to refer to the accompanying news release (Exhibit 99) for the specific financial figures and details related to this metric.
Key Highlights
- 1Ford Motor Company filed an 8-K on October 20, 2005, to report on its third quarter and first nine months of 2005 financial results.
- 2The company scheduled two conference calls on October 20, 2005, to discuss these financial results.
- 3A 9:00 a.m. call was hosted by the CFO for the general investment community and news media.
- 4An 11:00 a.m. call was hosted by the Treasurer and Ford Motor Credit CFO for fixed-income analysts and investors.
- 5Webcasts and presentation materials for both calls were made available on Ford's shareholder website.
- 6Ford highlighted its use of "pre-tax profits excluding special items" as a key financial metric for assessing ongoing operations.
- 7The news release (Exhibit 99) attached to the filing contains the detailed financial results and explanations of the non-GAAP metric.