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FASTENAL CO 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Apr 20, 2018)

Filed April 20, 2018For Securities:FAST

Summary

Fastenal Company (FAST) filed an 8-K on April 20, 2018, primarily to disclose materials from a pre-scheduled investor presentation held on April 18, 2018, during their Industrial and Construction Expo in Nashville, Tennessee. This presentation, which was previously announced, provided investors with an update on the company's performance and strategic initiatives. While not containing new financial statements or material changes in existing ones, the presentation materials are being made available to the public. Investors interested in Fastenal's operational and strategic direction should review the Investor Presentation (Exhibit 99.1) attached to this filing. The presentation offers insights into the company's business, likely covering aspects such as sales performance, market trends, and future outlook. The information is intended to comply with Regulation FD, ensuring all investors have access to the same information simultaneously. The presentation materials and archived audio will be accessible on Fastenal's investor website for a limited time.

Key Highlights

  • 1Disclosure of an investor presentation held on April 18, 2018, during the Fastenal Industrial and Construction Expo.
  • 2The investor presentation materials (Exhibit 99.1) are attached to the 8-K filing.
  • 3Information presented is subject to Regulation FD, ensuring broad dissemination.
  • 4The presentation was pre-scheduled and previously announced via press release.
  • 5Archived audio and presentation materials will be available on Fastenal's website until May 17, 2018.
  • 6This filing does not introduce new financial statements or significantly alter existing ones.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose the materials presented by Fastenal Company during their investor presentation on April 18, 2018, in compliance with Regulation FD.

The Investor Presentation (Exhibit 99.1) is attached to this 8-K filing. Additionally, the presentation slides and archived audio will be available on Fastenal's investor website until May 17, 2018.

No, this 8-K filing does not contain new financial statements or update existing financial results. It solely serves to disclose the content of a previously scheduled investor presentation.

No, the information in Item 7.01, including the Investor Presentation, is furnished and not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act. This means it does not automatically subject the company to liabilities under that section, nor is it automatically incorporated by reference into other SEC filings unless specifically stated.