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MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL INC /MD/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 6, 2005)

Filed October 6, 2005For Securities:MAR

Summary

This 8-K filing by Marriott International, Inc. (MAR) on October 6, 2005, primarily serves to attach and incorporate by reference a press release detailing the company's financial results for the quarter ended September 9, 2005. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it signals that the company has publicly disclosed its quarterly performance. Investors should refer to the attached press release (Exhibit 99) for specific operational and financial condition updates, including key metrics like revenue, earnings, and any forward-looking statements or guidance provided by management for the period. The filing highlights the routine disclosure process for public companies under SEC regulations. For Marriott, this means investors can access crucial, time-sensitive information regarding the company's performance through the press release. The event date of October 5, 2005, and the filing date of October 6, 2005, indicate the promptness with which Marriott provided this update to the market.

Key Highlights

  • 1Marriott International, Inc. announced its financial results for the quarter ended September 9, 2005.
  • 2The 8-K filing incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99) containing the detailed financial information.
  • 3Investors are directed to the press release for specific operational and financial condition updates.
  • 4The filing confirms timely disclosure of quarterly financial performance.
  • 5The report was filed on October 6, 2005, with the earliest event reported being October 6, 2005.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally report and attach Marriott International's press release dated October 6, 2005, which contains its financial results for the quarter ended September 9, 2005. It serves as an official record for the Securities and Exchange Commission and makes the press release's content part of the public record.

The detailed financial results, including revenue, earnings, and other performance metrics for the quarter ended September 9, 2005, are located in the press release attached as Exhibit 99 to this 8-K filing. Investors should consult this press release for the specific financial figures.

This report covers Marriott International's financial performance for the fiscal quarter that ended on September 9, 2005.

This particular 8-K filing itself is very brief and primarily serves to attach the press release. Specific operational or strategic updates would be detailed within the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99), which is incorporated by reference. Investors should review that document for such details.