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FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES INC /DE/ 8-K Report (Jan 26, 2004)

Filed January 26, 2004For Securities:FCNCAFCNCPFCNCBFCNCOFCNCN

Summary

First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (FCNCA) filed a Form 8-K on January 26, 2004, to report its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2003. The filing includes a press release that details these operational results, which are crucial for investors to assess the company's recent performance and financial health. The press release, attached as Exhibit 99, serves as the primary disclosure mechanism for the reported period's earnings. While the specific financial figures are not detailed within the 8-K text itself, investors should refer to the referenced press release for quantitative data such as revenue, net income, and earnings per share. The filing also includes standard disclosures regarding forward-looking statements, cautioning investors about the inherent risks and uncertainties that could impact future results.

Key Highlights

  • 1Filing of Form 8-K on January 26, 2004, by First Citizens BancShares, Inc.
  • 2Announcement of operational results for the quarter ended December 31, 2003.
  • 3Press release dated January 26, 2004, is included as Exhibit 99.
  • 4Press release contains the detailed financial results for the specified quarter.
  • 5Regulation FD disclosure is being furnished under both Item 9 and Item 12.
  • 6Inclusion of cautionary 'Disclosures About Forward Looking Statements' outlining potential risks and uncertainties.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this Form 8-K filing is to announce and provide access to First Citizens BancShares, Inc.'s financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2003.

The detailed financial results are provided in the press release dated January 26, 2004, which is attached as Exhibit 99 to this Form 8-K filing and incorporated by reference.

Forward-looking statements are statements about future events or the company's future performance that are not based on historical facts. They are included to inform investors about potential risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from what is projected, as required by securities laws.

Regulation FD (Fair Disclosure) is an SEC rule that requires public companies to disclose material non-public information to the public in a broad and non-discriminatory manner. This filing indicates that the information provided complies with this regulation.