Summary
United Technologies Corporation (UTC), now RTX Corp, filed this 8-K on October 19, 2011, to report its third quarter 2011 financial results. The filing itself is brief, primarily serving as a notification that a press release detailing the company's performance has been issued. The key financial information and operational insights are contained within the press release (Exhibit 99), which is furnished with this report but not deemed officially 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act. Investors seeking details on UTC's performance for the third quarter of 2011 would need to refer to the accompanying press release. This 8-K serves as the official record of the announcement and indicates that the company's senior leadership, including the CFO Gregory J. Hayes, has reviewed and authorized the disclosure of this information. The focus for investors would be on the actual financial metrics and business segment performance reported in the press release.
Key Highlights
- 1Form 8-K filed by United Technologies Corporation on October 19, 2011.
- 2The report announces the issuance of the company's third quarter 2011 earnings press release.
- 3The press release, dated October 19, 2011, is furnished as Exhibit 99 to the 8-K.
- 4The filing does not contain detailed financial results directly but refers investors to the press release for such information.
- 5The press release is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
- 6Gregory J. Hayes, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, signed the report, indicating financial oversight.