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MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL INC /MD/ 8-K Report (Apr 24, 2003)

Filed April 24, 2003For Securities:MAR

Summary

Marriott International, Inc. (MAR) filed an 8-K on April 24, 2003, to report its financial results for the first quarter ended March 28, 2003. This filing primarily serves to disclose the company's performance and operational updates through an attached press release, adhering to Regulation FD guidelines. Investors can find key financial metrics and operational details within this press release for a comprehensive understanding of the company's standing at the close of the first quarter of 2003. The report indicates that the detailed financial results, including revenue, earnings, and other operational indicators, are available in the press release filed as Exhibit 99. This practice ensures timely and broad dissemination of material information to all stakeholders, allowing investors to make informed decisions based on the company's latest reported performance.

Key Highlights

  • 1Marriott International reported its financial results for the quarter ended March 28, 2003.
  • 2The 8-K filing was made on April 24, 2003.
  • 3The primary purpose of the filing is to comply with Regulation FD disclosure requirements.
  • 4Detailed financial results are provided in an attached press release (Exhibit 99).
  • 5The press release dated April 24, 2003, contains the specific financial performance data for the quarter.
  • 6The filing indicates the company's principal executive offices are located in Bethesda, Maryland.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to disclose Marriott International's financial results for the first quarter ended March 28, 2003, in accordance with Regulation FD. The detailed results are provided in an attached press release.

The specific financial details for the quarter ended March 28, 2003, are contained within the press release dated April 24, 2003, which is attached as Exhibit 99 to this 8-K filing.

Regulation FD (Fair Disclosure) is an SEC rule designed to prevent selective disclosure of material nonpublic information by public companies. It requires that when a company discloses material nonpublic information to certain persons (like analysts or institutional investors), it must also disclose that information to the general public.

This 8-K filing itself does not contain the specific financial numbers. It serves as a cover to file a press release (Exhibit 99) which contains the detailed financial results for the quarter ended March 28, 2003.