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RTX Corp 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 20, 2004)

Filed October 20, 2004For Securities:RTX

Summary

United Technologies Corporation (UTC) filed an 8-K on October 20, 2004, to report its third quarter 2004 financial results. The primary purpose of this filing is to furnish a press release detailing the company's performance for the quarter ending September 30, 2004. Investors should note that this 8-K primarily serves as a notification and attachment mechanism for the press release, which contains the detailed financial and operational information. The press release itself, attached as Exhibit 99.1, is the crucial document for understanding UTC's performance during the third quarter of 2004. While the 8-K filing itself is brief, it directs investors to this press release for key metrics, earnings per share (EPS), revenue figures, segment performance, and any forward-looking statements or management commentary regarding the company's outlook. Investors are advised to consult the referenced press release for a comprehensive understanding of the reported results.

Key Highlights

  • 1Filing Date: October 20, 2004
  • 2Company: United Technologies Corporation (UTC)
  • 3Reported Period: Third Quarter 2004
  • 4Key Event: Announcement of Q3 2004 financial results via press release
  • 5Filing Type: Form 8-K, specifically Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition)
  • 6Exhibit Included: Press release dated October 20, 2004 (Exhibit 99.1)
  • 7Purpose: To furnish the press release containing Q3 2004 results, not to provide detailed financial statements directly within the 8-K.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report and provide access to United Technologies Corporation's third quarter 2004 financial results, which were announced in a press release on October 20, 2004.

The detailed financial results for Q3 2004 are contained within the press release issued by United Technologies Corporation on October 20, 2004, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, this 8-K filing, under Item 2.02, primarily furnishes the press release announcing the results. While the press release will contain key financial figures, the full, detailed financial statements are typically found in the company's subsequent quarterly (10-Q) or annual (10-K) reports.

This statement means that the press release is included with the filing for informational purposes but is not considered 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act. Investors should treat the information in the press release as the primary source for the Q3 2004 results, but its 'furnished' status has certain legal implications regarding liability under Section 18.