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OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 2, 2012)

Filed February 2, 2012For Securities:ODFL

Summary

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL) filed this 8-K on February 2, 2012, to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2011. The filing primarily serves to attach the press release detailing these results, which is the main source of financial information for investors in this report. Investors should refer to the provided press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific details on revenue, operating income, net income, earnings per share, and any management commentary on performance and outlook. While the 8-K itself is a formal notification document, its purpose is to provide timely public disclosure of material information. For ODFL, this means communicating its financial health and operational performance to the market. Investors would be looking for trends, year-over-year comparisons, and any forward-looking statements or guidance provided by the company within the accompanying press release.

Key Highlights

  • 1The 8-K filing announces the release of Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.'s (ODFL) financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2011.
  • 2The report's primary purpose is to furnish the press release detailing these financial results as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 3Investors should consult the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for comprehensive details on ODFL's financial performance.
  • 4The filing date is February 2, 2012, making these Q4 2011 results timely for investors.
  • 5Key financial metrics like revenue, net income, and EPS for Q4 and the full year 2011 are contained within the press release.
  • 6This report serves as an official notification to the SEC and the investing public about the company's financial condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report and furnish the press release containing Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.'s financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2011.

The detailed financial results, including revenue, net income, and earnings per share for the fourth quarter and full year 2011, are located in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

These financial results cover the fourth quarter of 2011, which ended on December 31, 2011, and the full fiscal year 2011, also ending on December 31, 2011.

This 8-K filing itself does not contain forward-looking guidance. Any such information, if provided by the company, would be found within the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1).