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O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 7, 2013)

Filed February 7, 2013For Securities:ORLY

Summary

O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (ORLY) filed an 8-K on February 7, 2013, to announce its fourth quarter and full-year 2012 financial results. This filing primarily serves to attach the press release detailing these earnings. Investors should refer to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific financial performance figures, including revenue, earnings per share, and any forward-looking guidance provided by the company. The filing itself does not contain the detailed financial statements but rather points to the press release for the immediate release of this crucial information. While the 8-K filing itself is limited in its direct financial disclosures, its purpose is to officially submit the earnings announcement to the SEC, making it a key reference point for the market. Investors interested in O'Reilly's performance for the period ending December 31, 2012, and their outlook for the upcoming periods will find the substance of this report within the accompanying press release.

Key Highlights

  • 1O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. announced its fourth quarter and full-year 2012 financial results via an 8-K filing.
  • 2The filing, dated February 7, 2013, refers to an event date of February 5, 2013, for the earnings announcement.
  • 3The core financial details are contained within the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4This 8-K serves as the official submission of the earnings announcement to the SEC.
  • 5Information regarding revenue, profitability, and potentially forward-looking guidance is expected in the press release.
  • 6The filing clarifies that the information is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report and attach O'Reilly Automotive's press release announcing its fourth quarter and full-year 2012 financial results to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

The detailed financial results are not directly included in the 8-K form itself. They are provided in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this filing.

No, this specific 8-K filing primarily serves to furnish the press release containing the financial results. The press release (Exhibit 99.1) is where investors will find the detailed financial figures and performance metrics for the fourth quarter and full year 2012.

This statement means that the information furnished in this 8-K, particularly the press release, is not subject to the liabilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which generally applies to formal filings. While it's publicly disclosed, it doesn't carry the same legal implications as information formally 'filed' under certain sections of securities laws.