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O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Sep 2, 2005)

Filed September 2, 2005For Securities:ORLY

Summary

O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (ORLY) filed an 8-K on September 1, 2005, to disclose an update regarding the impact of Hurricane Katrina on its store operations. The press release, dated September 1, 2005, provides information on the status of stores affected by the hurricane, which is crucial for investors to understand potential disruptions to sales and operations in the affected regions. While specific financial impacts are not detailed in this particular filing, the disclosure indicates the company is actively managing and assessing the situation. This report serves as a timely update to stakeholders, highlighting the company's communication in response to a significant natural disaster. Investors should review the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) for further details on store closures, operational status, and any preliminary assessments of the hurricane's effects on the business.

Key Highlights

  • 1O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (ORLY) filed a Form 8-K on September 1, 2005, to update investors on the status of stores affected by Hurricane Katrina.
  • 2The filing includes a press release dated September 1, 2005, detailing the company's response and store status post-hurricane.
  • 3This report is filed under Section 7 (Regulation FD) and Section 9 (Financial Statements and Exhibits) of the Form 8-K.
  • 4The information provided is intended to inform stakeholders about operational impacts resulting from the natural disaster.
  • 5The press release (Exhibit 99.1) is the primary document containing the update on store conditions.
  • 6The company's principal executive offices are located in Springfield, Missouri.
  • 7The filing explicitly states that the information furnished is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, limiting liability.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to provide investors with an update on the status of O'Reilly Automotive's stores that were affected by Hurricane Katrina. It communicates the company's response to the natural disaster.

The specific details regarding the status of stores affected by Hurricane Katrina are contained in the press release dated September 1, 2005, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing.

No, this particular 8-K filing primarily serves as a Regulation FD disclosure to update on store operational status. It does not include specific financial results or guidance directly related to the impact of Hurricane Katrina. Investors would need to refer to subsequent financial reports or press releases for such information.

The disclaimer states that the information furnished in this report, including the press release, shall not be deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means the company is not subject to the same liabilities for that information as it would be for formally filed reports, while still fulfilling disclosure obligations under Regulation FD.