8-KEarnings & ResultsRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES INC /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 23, 2006)

Filed October 23, 2006For Securities:FCNCAFCNCPFCNCBFCNCOFCNCN

Summary

First Citizens BancShares, Inc. filed an 8-K on October 23, 2006, to report its financial results for the three- and nine-month periods ending September 30, 2006. This filing primarily serves to disclose the company's performance and financial condition as detailed in a press release issued on the same date, which is incorporated by reference as an exhibit. Investors should note that this 8-K is a standard disclosure of operating results. The report also includes a disclaimer regarding forward-looking statements, cautioning that actual results may differ materially due to various risks and uncertainties, including economic conditions, regulatory actions, and interest rate fluctuations. Specific financial figures and operational details would be found within the referenced press release.

Key Highlights

  • 1First Citizens BancShares, Inc. announced its financial results for the periods ending September 30, 2006.
  • 2The results cover both the three-month and nine-month periods of the fiscal year.
  • 3A press release dated October 23, 2006, containing the detailed results, is incorporated by reference.
  • 4This filing is made under Items 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
  • 5The report includes standard legal disclosures concerning forward-looking statements.
  • 6Investors are cautioned about potential material differences between forward-looking statements and actual results due to various risk factors.
  • 7The press release serves as the primary source for detailed financial and operational performance data.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose the financial results of First Citizens BancShares, Inc. for the three- and nine-month periods ending September 30, 2006, as announced in their press release on October 23, 2006.

The detailed financial results are contained within the press release dated October 23, 2006, which is attached as Exhibit 99 to this 8-K filing and is incorporated by reference.

The disclaimer warns that statements about future expectations or predictions (forward-looking statements) may not materialize as expected. Actual results could differ significantly due to a variety of factors, including economic conditions, interest rate changes, and regulatory actions. Investors should not rely solely on these forward-looking statements when making investment decisions.

This specific 8-K filing primarily focuses on the disclosure of the company's quarterly and year-to-date operating results. There are no other significant material events or transactions reported in the provided text of the 8-K itself, beyond the standard regulatory disclosures and the incorporation of the press release.