What is the main reason for this amended filing?

This filing (Form 8-K/A) is an amendment to a previously filed Form 8-K to correct a typographical error within the FY 2005 Earnings Outlook Assumptions presented in a Webcast. The core financial projections remain the subject of the update.

What specific financial information is being updated or clarified?

The filing updates and clarifies the company's projections for Fiscal Year 2005, including expected percentage changes in sales compared to Fiscal Year 2004 for various business segments, and the anticipated change in operating margin percentage (in basis points) for these same segments.

Which business segments are expected to show the strongest sales growth in FY 2005?

According to the corrected outlook, the "Other" segment (projected 21.0% - 23.0% sales change) and the "CIC" segment (projected 18.0% - 19.0% sales change) are expected to experience the strongest sales growth in FY 2005 compared to FY 2004.

Where is the company expecting the largest operating margin improvements in FY 2005?

Parker-Hannifin anticipates the most significant operating margin improvements, measured in basis points, in the "Other" segment (550 - 600 basis points) and the "NA Industrial" segment (355 - 425 basis points) for FY 2005 compared to FY 2004.

PH 8-K SEC Disclosure — Jan 20, 2005

Summary

This Form 8-K/A filing from Parker-Hannifin Corporation is an amendment to a previous 8-K filed on January 18, 2005. The primary purpose of this amendment is to correct a typographical error in the Webcast presentation, specifically within the 'FY 2005 Earnings Outlook Assumptions' section. The filing provides updated guidance on projected fiscal year 2005 segment sales changes compared to FY 2004 and the anticipated change in operating margin percentage by basis points for the same period. Investors should note the specific segment-level projections provided. The company expects significant sales growth across all segments, with "Other" and "CIC" (likely Controls, Instrumentation, and other) showing the highest projected percentage increases. Similarly, substantial improvements in operating margin are forecasted, particularly in the "NA Industrial" and "Other" segments, indicating a focus on profitability enhancement alongside revenue growth. This amended filing offers a refined outlook on the company's performance expectations for the fiscal year.

Key Highlights

1Amendment to a previous Form 8-K filed on January 18, 2005.
2Correction of a typographical error in the FY 2005 Earnings Outlook Assumptions Webcast presentation.
3Provides updated projected FY 2005 sales change (vs. FY 2004) for key segments: NA Industrial, Industrial ROW, Aerospace, CIC, and Other.
4Details projected FY 2005 change in operating margin percentage (vs. FY 2004) by basis points for the same segments.
5Shows strong projected sales growth across all reported segments.
6Indicates significant expected improvements in operating margins for most segments, especially NA Industrial and Other.

Parker-Hannifin Corp 8-K/A Report, Exhibit Filing (Jan 20, 2005)

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