8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

FASTENAL CO 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Nov 19, 2010)

Filed November 19, 2010For Securities:FAST

Summary

Fastenal Company (FAST) filed an 8-K on November 18, 2010, primarily to disclose a press release dated November 18, 2010. While the 8-K itself is very brief and does not contain detailed financial information, it indicates that the press release contains material information that the company is making available to investors under Regulation FD. Investors should refer to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the specific details of the disclosure, which could cover a range of topics including operational updates, financial results, or other significant business events. The filing was signed by Daniel L. Florness, Chief Financial Officer, and was submitted after the close of business on November 18, 2010, reporting on events from November 17, 2010.

Key Highlights

  • 1Fastenal Company (FAST) filed a Form 8-K on November 18, 2010.
  • 2The primary purpose of the filing is to disclose a press release issued on the same date (November 18, 2010).
  • 3This disclosure is made under Regulation FD, ensuring broad public dissemination of material information.
  • 4The actual content of the disclosure is contained within Exhibit 99.1, the press release itself.
  • 5The filing is very brief, with no substantive financial or operational details provided directly within the 8-K document.
  • 6Investors are directed to review the attached press release for the relevant information.
  • 7The report was signed by CFO Daniel L. Florness.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose a press release issued by Fastenal Company on November 18, 2010. This is done in compliance with Regulation FD to ensure that any material information shared with the public is widely and simultaneously disseminated.

The specific details of the disclosure are not included directly in the 8-K document. Instead, you need to refer to Exhibit 99.1, which is the press release dated November 18, 2010, attached to this filing.

Press releases filed under Regulation FD can cover a variety of significant events, such as quarterly or annual earnings results, significant business developments, management changes, mergers or acquisitions, or other material news that could impact the company's stock price.

No, this particular 8-K filing is very brief and does not contain any financial statements, operational data, or detailed metrics itself. It solely serves as a vehicle to incorporate and disclose the attached press release.