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FASTENAL CO 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Apr 4, 2008)

Filed April 4, 2008For Securities:FAST

Summary

Fastenal Company (FAST) filed a Current Report on Form 8-K on April 3, 2008, primarily to announce a forthcoming conference call. This call, scheduled for April 11, 2008, will provide investors with a review of the company's 2008 first quarter financial results and an update on current operations. While this filing itself does not contain detailed financial results or operational metrics, it serves as a notification mechanism for investors regarding the upcoming discussion of performance. The attached press release, incorporated by reference, is the key piece of information for investors seeking to prepare for or access the earnings call. Investors should note the date and time of the call to gain insights into Fastenal's performance in early 2008.

Key Highlights

  • 1Fastenal Company (FAST) announced an upcoming conference call on April 3, 2008.
  • 2The conference call is scheduled for Friday, April 11, 2008, at 9:00 a.m. Central Time.
  • 3The purpose of the call is to review Fastenal's 2008 first quarter results.
  • 4The call will also provide an update on the company's current operations.
  • 5The press release announcing the call is attached as an exhibit to the 8-K filing.
  • 6The filing itself does not contain detailed financial results; it serves as a notification for the call.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce that Fastenal Company will be hosting a conference call to discuss its 2008 first quarter financial results and current operations. It acts as a notification to investors.

Fastenal will discuss its first quarter 2008 results during a conference call scheduled for Friday, April 11, 2008, at 9:00 a.m. Central Time. The announcement of this call was made on April 3, 2008.

This 8-K filing itself does not contain the detailed financial results. The press release attached as an exhibit provides the announcement for the conference call. Investors should listen to the conference call on April 11, 2008, for the detailed review of the first quarter results and current operations.

The 8-K filing was signed by Daniel L. Florness, Chief Financial Officer, on behalf of Fastenal Company.