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Phillips 66 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 30, 2013)

Filed January 30, 2013For Securities:PSX

Summary

Phillips 66 (PSX) filed an 8-K on January 30, 2013, to report its financial and operating results for the quarter ended December 31, 2012. This filing serves as the primary vehicle for investors to access the company's performance during this period. The key information is contained within the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and supplemental financial information (Exhibit 99.2) furnished with the report. While the 8-K itself is brief, these exhibits are crucial for a detailed understanding of the company's recent financial standing and operational achievements or challenges. Investors should pay close attention to the content of the furnished exhibits to understand the reported earnings, revenue, operational segment performance, and any forward-looking statements or management commentary provided by Phillips 66. The filing indicates that this information is furnished, not filed, meaning it is not subject to the same liabilities as other filed information under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Nevertheless, the data presented in the exhibits is vital for assessing the company's financial health and strategic direction.

Key Highlights

  • 1Phillips 66 (PSX) announced its Q4 2012 financial and operating results via an 8-K filing on January 30, 2013.
  • 2The core financial and operational data is presented in an accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 3Supplemental financial and operating information is provided in Exhibit 99.2.
  • 4Investors are directed to these exhibits for a comprehensive understanding of the company's performance.
  • 5The information furnished in the 8-K and its exhibits is not considered 'filed' for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 6This filing marks one of the early public disclosures for Phillips 66 as a standalone entity following its spin-off from ConocoPhillips.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide investors with Phillips 66's financial and operating results for the quarter ended December 31, 2012. It directs investors to the accompanying press release and supplemental information for the detailed results.

The actual financial and operating results are contained within the exhibits furnished with this 8-K filing: Exhibit 99.1 (press release) and Exhibit 99.2 (supplemental financial information). These documents must be reviewed to understand the company's performance for the reported quarter.

While the 8-K itself does not contain detailed forward-looking statements, the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) and supplemental information (Exhibit 99.2) likely do. Investors should carefully review these exhibits for any management commentary, outlook, or projections provided by Phillips 66.

When information is 'furnished' as opposed to 'filed' in an 8-K, it means that while the information is made public, it is not subject to the liabilities and requirements associated with documents that are formally 'filed' with the SEC under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This is common for earnings press releases.