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ROCKWELL AUTOMATION, INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 9, 2009)

Filed November 9, 2009For Securities:ROK

Summary

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) filed an 8-K on November 9, 2009, primarily to furnish its press release announcing financial results for the fiscal quarter and year ended September 30, 2009. The press release, attached as Exhibit 99, contains the operational and financial data that investors would need to assess the company's performance. Investors should review this press release for details on revenue, earnings, and any forward-looking statements or guidance provided by the company for the upcoming periods. While the 8-K itself is brief, the core of the disclosure lies within the incorporated press release. This filing serves as the official notification to the market of Rockwell Automation's financial standing at the end of its fiscal year 2009. Key metrics such as year-over-year comparisons, segment performance, and any strategic commentary from management will be crucial for understanding the company's trajectory amidst the prevailing economic environment at that time.

Key Highlights

  • 18-K filing dated November 9, 2009, by Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK).
  • 2The filing's primary purpose is to furnish the company's press release detailing financial results for the quarter and year ended September 30, 2009.
  • 3The press release is incorporated by reference as Exhibit 99.
  • 4This filing provides investors with official financial performance data for the period.
  • 5Investors are directed to review Exhibit 99 for comprehensive financial details and commentary.
  • 6The filing indicates the company's adherence to SEC disclosure requirements regarding material events and financial reporting.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and furnish Rockwell Automation's press release containing its financial results for the fiscal quarter and year ended September 30, 2009. This makes the information publicly available through the SEC's EDGAR system.

The detailed financial results are located within the press release that is furnished as Exhibit 99 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to Exhibit 99 for comprehensive information on the company's performance.

You should expect to find key financial metrics such as revenue, earnings per share (EPS), net income, and potentially segment-specific performance. The press release may also include management's commentary on the results, outlook for future periods, and other relevant business updates.

This particular 8-K filing focuses on the release of quarterly and annual financial results. While the press release itself might contain strategic commentary from management in the context of these results, the 8-K itself is not reporting a separate, discrete material event or change in strategy beyond what is included in the financial results announcement.