Summary
United Technologies Corporation (UTC), now known as RTX Corp, filed an 8-K on October 21, 2013, to report its third-quarter 2013 financial results. The filing primarily served to furnish the press release containing these results. Investors should note that this press release, while providing the Q3 2013 financial performance, is furnished and not deemed filed, meaning it doesn't carry the same regulatory weight under Section 18 of the Exchange Act. However, it represents the official communication from the company regarding its quarterly performance.
Key Highlights
- 1RTX Corp (formerly UTC) announced its third-quarter 2013 financial results via an 8-K filing.
- 2The filing's main purpose was to furnish a press release detailing the Q3 2013 performance.
- 3The press release, dated October 22, 2013, contains the company's operational and financial condition for the quarter.
- 4This filing is an informational update on recent financial performance, not a comprehensive financial statement.
- 5The information provided is subject to the standard cautionary statements for furnished exhibits under SEC rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report and furnish United Technologies Corporation's (UTC) third-quarter 2013 financial results to the public through an accompanying press release.
The detailed Q3 2013 financial results are contained within the press release dated October 22, 2013, which is furnished as Exhibit 99 to this 8-K filing.
No, this filing primarily furnishes a press release announcing the Q3 2013 results. It does not include new, separate financial statements or audited results within the 8-K itself, other than what is presented in the press release.
When a document is 'furnished,' it means it's provided to the SEC for informational purposes but is not considered 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means the company generally avoids the liability associated with statements made in 'filed' documents, although the information still serves as an official communication of results.