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O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 6, 2014)

Filed February 6, 2014For Securities:ORLY

Summary

O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (ORLY) announced its 2013 fourth quarter and full-year financial results on February 5, 2014. While the press release detailing these results is attached as an exhibit, the core financial figures are not explicitly laid out in the 8-K text itself. Investors should refer to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific earnings per share, revenue, and profitability metrics for the fourth quarter and the entire fiscal year 2013. In addition to the earnings announcement, the company's Board of Directors approved a significant increase to its share repurchase program, authorizing an additional $500 million. This raises the total authorization to $4.0 billion and is effective for a three-year period starting February 5, 2014. This move signals management's confidence in the company's financial health and its commitment to returning value to shareholders.

Key Highlights

  • 1O'Reilly Automotive announced its Q4 and full-year 2013 earnings on February 5, 2014.
  • 2Specific financial results for Q4 and FY 2013 are detailed in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 3The Board of Directors authorized an additional $500 million for share repurchases.
  • 4The share repurchase program's aggregate authorization is now $4.0 billion.
  • 5The new authorization is effective for a three-year period starting February 5, 2014.
  • 6Share repurchases will be conducted through open market transactions at prevailing market prices.
  • 7The company reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the repurchase program at any time.

Frequently Asked Questions

The 8-K filing states that the company issued a press release announcing these results on February 5, 2014, and this press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1. Investors should consult Exhibit 99.1 for detailed financial information such as revenue, earnings per share, and net income.

The Board of Directors approved an additional $500 million for share repurchases, bringing the total authorization under the program to $4.0 billion.

The additional $500 million authorization is effective for a three-year period, commencing on February 5, 2014.

Share repurchases will be made from time to time through open market repurchases, executed through a broker dealer at prevailing market prices, based on factors like price, corporate requirements, and market conditions.