What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce the dates for O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.'s first quarter 2017 earnings release and the subsequent conference call. It serves as a notification to investors and the public about these upcoming events.

Does this filing contain O'Reilly's first quarter 2017 financial results?

No, this 8-K filing does not contain the actual financial results for the first quarter of 2017. It only announces when those results and a conference call to discuss them will be made available.

What is the significance of the statement that the information is 'not deemed filed'?

This statement means that the information provided in this specific filing (including the attached press release) is being furnished for informational purposes under Regulation FD and is not subject to the liabilities associated with 'filed' information under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. It also indicates it won't be automatically incorporated into other SEC filings.

When can I expect to hear O'Reilly's Q1 2017 financial performance?

While this filing announces the dates, the actual earnings release and conference call would have occurred after April 3, 2017. To find the exact dates, you would need to refer to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) or future SEC filings from O'Reilly.

ORLY 8-K: Regulation FD

Summary

O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (ORLY) filed a Form 8-K on April 3, 2017, primarily to announce its upcoming first quarter 2017 earnings release and conference call dates. This filing is a standard procedural announcement and does not contain specific financial results or operational details for the period. Investors should note that the information provided in this report is not considered "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not intended to be incorporated by reference into future SEC filings, meaning it's for informational purposes regarding the announcement of future events.

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1Announcement of Q1 2017 earnings release date.
2Announcement of Q1 2017 conference call date.
3Filed on April 3, 2017, pertaining to events around April 2, 2017.
4Press release attached as Exhibit 99.1.
5Information is furnished, not filed, under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
6Information not incorporated by reference into Securities Act filings.

O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Apr 3, 2017)

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