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Parker-Hannifin Corp 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 3, 2010)

Filed August 3, 2010For Securities:PH

Summary

This 8-K filing from Parker-Hannifin Corporation on August 3, 2010, primarily serves as a notification of the company's earnings release for the quarter ended June 30, 2010. The report indicates that Parker-Hannifin issued a press release and held a webcast to discuss these results. While the filing itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it references the availability of these materials as exhibits, specifically a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and a webcast presentation (Exhibit 99.2). Investors should note that the press release and webcast likely contain crucial details about the company's financial performance, including sales, profitability, and forward-looking statements. The filing also highlights that the company may discuss sales growth excluding the impact of acquisitions and foreign currency fluctuations, a common practice to provide a clearer view of underlying operational trends. Interested parties are directed to review these exhibits for a comprehensive understanding of the reported quarter's results and management's commentary.

Key Highlights

  • 1Parker-Hannifin Corporation announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2010.
  • 2The company issued a press release and conducted a webcast to communicate these earnings.
  • 3Key financial details and commentary are available in the filed exhibits: Press Release (Exhibit 99.1) and Webcast Presentation (Exhibit 99.2).
  • 4The company intends to discuss sales growth on a comparable basis, excluding the effects of acquisitions and foreign currency exchange rates.
  • 5This reporting practice aims to provide a more meaningful evaluation of period-over-period sales changes.
  • 6The Chief Financial Officer, Timothy K. Pistell, signed the report, indicating official company confirmation of the disclosed information.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to inform investors that Parker-Hannifin Corporation has released its earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2010, and to provide access to the related press release and webcast presentation.

The actual financial results and management's discussion are not detailed within the 8-K form itself. Investors need to refer to the exhibits filed with this report: Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) and Exhibit 99.2 (Webcast Presentation).

This means the company is presenting a 'pro forma' or 'organic' view of sales growth. By removing the impact of new companies acquired and fluctuations in currency values, investors can better understand the underlying performance and sales trends of Parker-Hannifin's existing businesses.

Timothy K. Pistell is the Executive Vice President - Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer of Parker-Hannifin Corporation. His signature on the 8-K indicates his authorization of the reported information.