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UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC 8-K Report (Apr 27, 2004)

Filed April 27, 2004For Securities:UPS

Summary

United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) filed an 8-K on April 26, 2004, primarily to furnish a press release dated April 22, 2004, which details the company's operational and financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2004. This filing serves as the official notification of these results to investors and the market. Investors should refer to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific financial figures and commentary on performance during the quarter. The key takeaway for investors from this 8-K filing is the disclosure of UPS's first-quarter 2004 performance. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial data, it directs readers to the attached press release for this crucial information. Therefore, the substance of the filing lies in the information contained within that press release, which would typically cover revenue, earnings, operational efficiency, and any forward-looking statements or management outlook provided by UPS for the period.

Key Highlights

  • 1UPS filed an 8-K on April 26, 2004, reporting on its first-quarter 2004 results.
  • 2The filing includes a press release dated April 22, 2004, as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 3This press release contains information regarding UPS's results of operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2004.
  • 4The 8-K serves as an official notification of the company's quarterly performance.
  • 5Investors are directed to the attached press release for detailed financial information and operational commentary for Q1 2004.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially inform investors and the public about United Parcel Service, Inc.'s (UPS) financial and operational results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2004, by attaching the relevant press release.

The specific financial details for the first quarter of 2004 are contained within the press release dated April 22, 2004, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

The press release typically contains key financial metrics such as revenue, net income, earnings per share, and operational highlights or challenges faced by UPS during the reported quarter. It may also include management's commentary and outlook.