8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Oct 13, 2016)

Filed October 13, 2016For Securities:HONHONIV

Summary

Honeywell International Inc. (HON) filed an 8-K on October 13, 2016, primarily to disclose materials that Chairman and CEO David M. Cote would reference during an appearance on CNBC with Jim Cramer. The filing itself does not contain new financial results or operational updates, but rather directs investors to an attached slide deck (Exhibit 99.1) for discussion points. This suggests that the upcoming broadcast may offer insights into the company's strategy, performance, or outlook, which investors should monitor closely. The key takeaway for investors is to review the provided slide deck for potential information shared during the CNBC interview. Since the 8-K itself is for disclosure purposes related to the broadcast, the substance of the information will be within Exhibit 99.1. Investors should treat this as an opportunity to gain further understanding of the company's narrative as presented by its CEO.

Key Highlights

  • 1Form 8-K filed by Honeywell International Inc. on October 13, 2016.
  • 2The filing is primarily for Regulation FD disclosure purposes.
  • 3Chairman and CEO David M. Cote was scheduled to appear on CNBC's "Mad Money" with Jim Cramer on October 13, 2016.
  • 4Exhibit 99.1, a slide deck dated October 13, 2016, was included with the filing.
  • 5The slide deck likely contains discussion materials referenced during the CNBC broadcast.
  • 6Information furnished under Item 7.01 is not considered "filed" for legal liability purposes under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 7This filing serves to provide investors with the same information potentially discussed on the broadcast.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to comply with Regulation FD (Fair Disclosure) by publicly disclosing materials that the CEO, David M. Cote, would use during a CNBC television appearance. This ensures that any material non-public information discussed is made available to all investors simultaneously.

No, this 8-K filing does not contain new financial results or specific operational updates. Its primary function is to provide access to Exhibit 99.1, a slide deck that was referenced during the CEO's appearance on CNBC.

The information discussed by the CEO on CNBC would have been contained within the slide deck, labeled as Exhibit 99.1, which is attached to this 8-K filing. Investors should review this exhibit for the details of the presentation.

When information is 'furnished' under Item 7.01, it means it's being disclosed to the public but does not carry the same legal liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as if it were formally 'filed' as part of the company's official disclosures. However, it's still material information that investors should consider.