8-KEarnings & ResultsRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

Parker-Hannifin Corp 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 1, 2007)

Filed August 1, 2007For Securities:PH

Summary

Parker-Hannifin Corporation (PH) filed an 8-K on August 1, 2007, to report on its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2007. This filing primarily serves as a disclosure vehicle, referencing a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and a webcast presentation (Exhibit 99.2) that were issued on the same date. These documents likely contain detailed information regarding the company's performance, including key financial metrics such as sales, earnings, and potentially segment performance. Investors should refer to the referenced press release and webcast for specific financial figures and management commentary. The filing highlights the company's practice of reporting sales growth excluding the impact of acquisitions and foreign currency fluctuations, a common method to provide a clearer view of organic business performance. This approach allows for a more meaningful comparison of sales trends over time by removing external influences.

Key Highlights

  • 1Parker-Hannifin Corporation reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2007, via an 8-K filing on August 1, 2007.
  • 2The filing references a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and a webcast presentation (Exhibit 99.2) containing detailed financial information.
  • 3The company provides sales growth figures that exclude the impact of acquisitions.
  • 4Sales growth figures also exclude the effects of foreign currency exchange rates.
  • 5Excluding acquisitions and currency effects allows for a comparable evaluation of sales performance period-over-period.
  • 6The filing is primarily a Regulation FD disclosure, informing investors of material information.

Frequently Asked Questions

The specific financial results are detailed in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the webcast presentation (Exhibit 99.2) that are furnished with this 8-K filing. These documents should be reviewed for detailed figures on sales, earnings, and other financial metrics.

Reporting sales growth excluding acquisitions and foreign currency effects allows investors and the company to better understand the underlying performance of the core business. It removes the impact of companies recently bought or sold, and fluctuations in exchange rates, providing a more consistent 'like-for-like' comparison of sales trends over time.

Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) indicate that the company is publicly disclosing its financial results and other material information to investors. The inclusion of these items signifies that the press release and webcast contain forward-looking statements and earnings information that are being disseminated broadly.