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COMFORT SYSTEMS USA INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Mar 3, 2010)

Filed March 3, 2010For Securities:FIX

Summary

Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX) filed an 8-K on March 3, 2010, to report key financial and corporate actions as of December 31, 2009. The filing primarily incorporates two press releases: one detailing the company's financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2009, and another announcing the declaration of a quarterly dividend on its common stock. Investors should note that this 8-K serves as a notification mechanism for these significant events rather than providing new, detailed financial statements directly within the 8-K form itself. While the specific financial figures are within the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), the 8-K confirms the reporting of these results and the subsequent declaration of a dividend. The dividend declaration indicates a commitment to returning value to shareholders, though the ex-dividend date and specific payout details would be found in the referenced press release. Investors seeking a comprehensive understanding of the company's performance should refer to the full text of the press releases attached as exhibits.

Key Highlights

  • 1The 8-K filing incorporates by reference a press release detailing Comfort Systems USA, Inc.'s financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2009.
  • 2The company announced the declaration of a quarterly dividend on its common stock.
  • 3The record date for the dividend is March 10, 2010.
  • 4This filing confirms the reporting of year-end and Q4 2009 financial performance.
  • 5The filing includes details on the company's financial condition and results of operations for the period ending December 31, 2009, via an attached press release.
  • 6The 8-K also announces a corporate event related to shareholder distributions (dividend declaration).

Frequently Asked Questions

The 8-K filing itself does not contain the detailed financial results. These are provided in Exhibit 99.1, which is a press release dated March 1, 2010, reporting the company's financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2009. Investors should consult this attached press release for specific revenue, profit, and other financial metrics.

The declaration of a quarterly dividend indicates that Comfort Systems USA, Inc. is returning capital to its shareholders. The press release (Exhibit 99.2) would contain details on the dividend amount per share and its payment date. For shareholders of record as of March 10, 2010, this signifies a direct financial benefit.

The 8-K form itself is a notification of material events. The detailed financial statements and the narrative around the company's performance are contained within the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

The earliest event date reported in this 8-K filing is December 31, 2009, which corresponds to the end of the fiscal year for which financial results are being reported.