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FASTENAL CO 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Jan 14, 2009)

Filed January 14, 2009For Securities:FAST

Summary

Fastenal Company (FAST) filed an 8-K report on January 13, 2009, primarily to announce an upcoming conference call scheduled for January 20, 2009. This call is intended to discuss the company's full-year 2008 financial results, its fourth-quarter performance, and provide an update on current operations. Investors should note that this filing itself does not contain the actual financial results but serves as notification and an invitation to the webcast. The conference call is a key event for investors seeking detailed insights into Fastenal's performance against the backdrop of the prevailing economic conditions in late 2008. The discussion is expected to cover sales, profitability, and operational trends, offering a forward-looking perspective as the company navigates the economic environment. The press release announcing this call is filed as an exhibit to this 8-K.

Key Highlights

  • 1Fastenal Company announced a conference call to review 2008 annual and fourth-quarter results.
  • 2The call is also scheduled to discuss the company's current operations.
  • 3The conference call will be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2009, at 9:00 a.m. Central Time.
  • 4The event will be broadcast live over the Internet, providing accessibility for remote investors.
  • 5A press release dated January 13, 2009, announcing the call, is filed as an exhibit to the 8-K.
  • 6Daniel L. Florness, Chief Financial Officer, signed the report, indicating financial oversight.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce that Fastenal Company will host a conference call on January 20, 2009, to discuss its 2008 annual and fourth-quarter financial results and current operations. The filing includes the press release that provides details about this upcoming call.

This 8-K filing announces a conference call to *review* the 2008 annual and fourth-quarter results on January 20, 2009. The actual detailed financial results are expected to be presented during that conference call, as the 8-K itself serves as notification.

The detailed financial information will be presented during the conference call on January 20, 2009. Investors can listen to the live broadcast over the Internet. Following the call, updated information or transcripts may become available through Fastenal's investor relations channels or subsequent SEC filings.

Yes, the report is signed by Daniel L. Florness, who is listed as the Chief Financial Officer of Fastenal Company, indicating his authorization and oversight of the information being reported.