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FASTENAL CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 14, 2009)

Filed April 14, 2009For Securities:FAST

Summary

Fastenal Company (FAST) filed an 8-K on April 14, 2009, to report its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2009. The filing primarily serves as a notification that a press release detailing these results has been issued and is attached as an exhibit. Investors seeking specific financial performance details, such as revenue, net income, or earnings per share for the quarter, would need to refer to the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) which is incorporated by reference into this report. This 8-K signals the communication of quarterly performance and highlights the company's adherence to SEC reporting requirements. The Chief Financial Officer, Daniel L. Florness, signed the report, indicating the official dissemination of this financial information to the public and the market. Investors should review the press release for insights into Fastenal's operational and financial condition during a period likely influenced by broader economic conditions.

Key Highlights

  • 1Fastenal Company filed an 8-K on April 14, 2009, reporting on its financial results for the first quarter of 2009.
  • 2The primary purpose of the 8-K filing is to announce the issuance of a press release detailing the company's financial performance.
  • 3The press release, dated April 14, 2009, is included as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K and is incorporated by reference.
  • 4Investors are directed to the attached press release for specific financial details regarding the quarter ended March 31, 2009.
  • 5The filing confirms the company's compliance with SEC reporting obligations.
  • 6Daniel L. Florness, Chief Financial Officer, signed the report, signifying official company acknowledgment of the released financial information.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report and provide access to Fastenal Company's financial results for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2009. It does this by attaching a press release that contains the detailed financial performance information.

The specific financial numbers for the quarter ended March 31, 2009, are contained within the press release issued by Fastenal Company on April 14, 2009. This press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing and is incorporated by reference.

The report was signed by Daniel L. Florness, the Chief Financial Officer of Fastenal Company. His signature signifies that the company has officially authorized and disseminated the financial information contained within the accompanying press release.

No, this 8-K filing itself is a procedural report that announces the release of financial results. The analysis and commentary on the financial performance for the quarter are expected to be found within the press release (Exhibit 99.1) that is referenced and attached to this filing.