8-KEarnings & ResultsRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

Globalstar, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 8, 2010)

Filed November 8, 2010For Securities:GSAT

Summary

Globalstar, Inc. (GSAT) filed an 8-K on November 8, 2010, primarily to report its third quarter 2010 financial results and provide accompanying presentation materials. The filing itself does not contain detailed financial figures but rather directs investors to the press release and presentation for this information. Investors should note that these furnished materials are not considered "filed" with the SEC for liability purposes under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, nor are they incorporated by reference into other filings unless explicitly stated.

Key Highlights

  • 1Globalstar released its third quarter 2010 financial results via press release on November 8, 2010.
  • 2Accompanying presentation materials were also made available on the same date.
  • 3Both the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and presentation materials (Exhibit 99.2) are furnished as part of this 8-K filing.
  • 4The company held a conference call on November 8, 2010, at 5 p.m. Eastern time to discuss these results.
  • 5Information furnished under Item 2.02 and 7.01 is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 6This filing serves as a notification mechanism for the release of financial and operational updates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Globalstar's third quarter 2010 financial results are available in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and presentation materials (Exhibit 99.2) attached to this Form 8-K filing, which was filed on November 8, 2010. These materials were also likely discussed during the company's conference call held on the same day.

When information is 'furnished pursuant to Regulation FD,' it means the company is disclosing material information to the public in a non-discriminatory manner. Crucially, for the purposes of this filing, it also means the information is not considered 'filed' with the SEC in the same way as other reports. This limits the company's liability under certain sections of securities law, such as Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

No, this 8-K filing (Form 8-K, dated November 8, 2010) does not contain the specific financial numbers for the third quarter within the main body of the report. Instead, it directs investors to the attached exhibits, which are the press release and presentation materials, for the detailed financial results.