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Trane Technologies plc 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 8, 2012)

Filed February 8, 2012For Securities:TT

Summary

This Form 8-K filing from Ingersoll-Rand Public Limited Company (now Trane Technologies plc) on February 8, 2012, announces the company's fourth quarter and full year 2011 financial results. The filing primarily serves to furnish the press release detailing these results, which is attached as an exhibit. Investors should refer to the press release for specific financial performance metrics, including revenue, earnings, and operational highlights for the periods ending December 31, 2011. The report is important as it provides a snapshot of the company's financial health and performance at the end of the fiscal year 2011. While the 8-K itself is a brief document, the attached press release is the critical source of detailed financial information and forward-looking statements that investors would use to assess the company's trajectory and make informed investment decisions.

Key Highlights

  • 1Filing date: February 8, 2012.
  • 2Company Name: Ingersoll-Rand Public Limited Company (later Trane Technologies plc).
  • 3Purpose: Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Results.
  • 4Key Information Source: Press Release dated February 8, 2012 (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 5Filing Type: Form 8-K, Current Report.
  • 6Financial Period Covered: Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011.
  • 7Key Executive: Steven R. Shawley, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, signed the report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this Form 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to Ingersoll-Rand plc's (now Trane Technologies plc) fourth quarter and full year 2011 financial results through an attached press release.

The detailed financial results are located in the press release issued by Ingersoll-Rand plc on February 8, 2012, which is provided as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, the information in this Form 8-K and the attached press release is explicitly stated as not being 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it deemed incorporated by reference into other filings, unless specifically stated otherwise.

The company is registered in Ireland as indicated by its charter. This is a factual detail about its incorporation jurisdiction, which is relevant for understanding its corporate structure and legal domicile.