Summary
This Form 8-K filing by Alcoa Inc. on October 8, 2004, primarily serves to announce the company's financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2004. The report itself does not contain the detailed financial figures but rather incorporates by reference a press release issued on October 7, 2004. Investors should refer to this attached press release (Exhibit 99) for comprehensive details on Alcoa's performance during the quarter. The filing highlights that the information provided is furnished under Item 2.02 and is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it does not carry the same liability as a fully filed document. This is a standard procedure for reporting earnings releases via 8-K.
Key Highlights
- 1Alcoa Inc. reported its third quarter financial results for the period ending September 30, 2004.
- 2The detailed financial results are not included directly in the 8-K but are provided via an attached press release (Exhibit 99).
- 3The press release was issued on October 7, 2004, the day before this 8-K filing.
- 4This filing is made under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, specifically for Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
- 5The information furnished in this report, including Exhibit 99, is not considered "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, mitigating certain liabilities.
- 6Investors need to access the referenced press release for specific financial performance metrics and commentary from Alcoa.