Summary
Marriott International, Inc. (MAR) filed an 8-K on October 4, 2001, to disclose information regarding its fiscal quarter earnings and, more significantly, the impact of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on its business operations. The company issued a news release detailing these events, which is attached as an exhibit to this filing. This filing is crucial for investors to understand the immediate aftermath of the tragic events of September 11th on Marriott's performance and outlook. While the report mentions earnings, the primary focus for investors at this time would be on the qualitative and potentially quantitative information provided in the news release regarding the company's response and anticipated business disruptions.
Key Highlights
- 1Marriott International (MAR) filed an 8-K on October 4, 2001, primarily to disclose the impact of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
- 2The filing includes a news release detailing the company's fiscal quarter earnings and the effects of the terrorist attacks.
- 3The news release, incorporated by reference as Exhibit 99, is the key investor document within this filing.
- 4This report signals Marriott's proactive communication regarding significant unforeseen events affecting its business.
- 5Investors should review the attached news release for specific details on earnings and business impacts from 9/11.
- 6The filing indicates the company's commitment to Regulation FD disclosure by releasing material information to the public.