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RTX Corp 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 21, 2005)

Filed January 21, 2005For Securities:RTX

Summary

This 8-K filing from United Technologies Corporation (UTC) on January 21, 2005, primarily serves to furnish a press release detailing the company's fourth quarter and full-year 2004 financial results. While the 8-K itself does not contain detailed financial figures, it directs investors to the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) for this crucial information. Investors should review the referenced press release for a comprehensive understanding of UTC's performance, including revenue, earnings per share, and any forward-looking guidance for 2005. The filing indicates that the press release was issued on the same date as the 8-K filing. This suggests an immediate release of financial performance data to the market. Investors looking to assess UTC's financial health and operational performance at the close of 2004, and potentially gauge its outlook for the upcoming year, will need to consult the contents of Exhibit 99.1.

Key Highlights

  • 1United Technologies Corporation (UTC) filed an 8-K on January 21, 2005.
  • 2The primary purpose of the filing is to announce and furnish the company's fourth quarter and full-year 2004 financial results.
  • 3The detailed financial results are provided in a press release dated January 21, 2005, furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4This press release is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it's furnished for information rather than formal disclosure under that section.
  • 5Investors are directed to Exhibit 99.1 for key financial performance metrics and potential forward-looking statements for 2005.
  • 6The filing reports under Section 2 (Item 2.02) Results of Operations and Financial Condition and Section 9 (Item 9.01) Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and provide investors with United Technologies Corporation's press release detailing its financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year of 2004.

The actual financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2004 are contained within the press release dated January 21, 2005, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. You will need to access this exhibit for detailed figures.

According to the filing, the press release (Exhibit 99.1) is furnished and shall not be deemed filed for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act. This means it's provided for informational purposes, and the company assumes less liability compared to formally filed documents under that specific section.

It means that the press release containing the financial results is attached to this 8-K filing as an exhibit. Investors should look for this exhibit to get the full details of the company's performance and any forward-looking statements that may have been made.