8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

KINDER MORGAN, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 16, 2014)

Filed July 16, 2014For Securities:KMIEP-PC

Summary

Kinder Morgan, Inc. (KMI) filed an 8-K on July 16, 2014, primarily to furnish its earnings press release for the second quarter ended June 30, 2014. This filing serves as an announcement of the company's financial performance and provides details that were discussed during their webcast conference call held on the same day. While the 8-K itself does not contain detailed financial tables, it directs investors to the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the specific operating results and financial condition for the period. Investors should refer to the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 for a comprehensive understanding of KMI's financial results for Q2 2014. This includes key performance indicators, revenue, expenses, and any forward-looking statements or management commentary regarding the company's performance and outlook. The furnishing of this press release via an 8-K is a standard procedure for disseminating quarterly financial information to the market.

Key Highlights

  • 1KMI filed an 8-K on July 16, 2014, to announce its Q2 2014 financial results.
  • 2The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the company's financial performance for the quarter ended June 30, 2014.
  • 3KMI also announced a webcast conference call on July 16, 2014, to discuss these results.
  • 4The information furnished is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 of the Exchange Act purposes, meaning it's for informational purposes.
  • 5Investors are directed to the press release for detailed financial and operational information.
  • 6The filing is administrative in nature, providing market access to the earnings announcement.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing by Kinder Morgan, Inc. on July 16, 2014, is to formally announce and furnish its earnings press release for the second quarter ended June 30, 2014, to the SEC. This makes the financial results publicly available.

The detailed financial results for Q2 2014 are contained within the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should consult this exhibit for specific figures and performance metrics.

This 8-K filing itself does not contain new financial statements. Instead, it incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) which provides the company's financial results and commentary for the quarter. The specific details are in the press release, not within the body of the 8-K form.

The statement signifies that while the information is being disclosed to the public via the SEC filing, it is not subject to the same level of liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as information that is formally 'filed' with the SEC. This is a common distinction for earnings releases furnished under Item 2.02.