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FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES INC /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 25, 2010)

Filed October 25, 2010For Securities:FCNCAFCNCPFCNCBFCNCOFCNCN

Summary

This Form 8-K filing from First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (FCNCA) on October 25, 2010, primarily serves to announce their financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2010. The report itself is brief, indicating that a press release detailing these results has been issued on the same date and is included as an exhibit. Investors interested in the company's performance during the third quarter of 2010 would need to refer to the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific financial figures, operational highlights, and management's commentary. This filing acts as a notification mechanism to the SEC and the public about the release of this important financial information.

Key Highlights

  • 1First Citizens BancShares, Inc. filed a Form 8-K on October 25, 2010.
  • 2The primary purpose of the filing is to report the company's results of operations for the quarter ended September 30, 2010.
  • 3A press release detailing these financial results was issued on October 25, 2010.
  • 4The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing.
  • 5This filing falls under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
  • 6The report is signed by Kenneth A. Black, Vice President of First Citizens BancShares, Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce and report the financial results of First Citizens BancShares, Inc. for the quarter that ended on September 30, 2010.

The detailed financial results are contained within the press release dated October 25, 2010, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing and incorporated by reference.

The 8-K filing itself does not contain the detailed financial figures. It only states that the results of operations have been announced and directs readers to the accompanying press release for the specific details.

Item 2.02 relates to Results of Operations and Financial Condition, which is where companies report earnings. Item 7.01 is for Regulation FD Disclosure, which ensures that material non-public information is disclosed broadly to all investors at the same time.