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UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 31, 2005)

Filed January 31, 2005For Securities:UPS

Summary

United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) filed a Form 8-K on January 31, 2005, reporting on its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2004. The filing indicates that a press release was issued on January 27, 2005, detailing these results. While the full financial figures are not detailed within the 8-K itself, the report serves as an official notification that UPS has publicly disclosed its year-end performance. Investors relying on this filing should note that the primary source of the detailed financial information is the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1). This press release would contain key metrics such as revenue, net income, earnings per share, and likely commentary on segment performance and future outlook for the company. The 8-K acts as a confirmation of this public disclosure and provides the legal framework for its dissemination.

Key Highlights

  • 1UPS filed an 8-K on January 31, 2005, for the earliest event date of January 27, 2005.
  • 2The report pertains to UPS's results of operations for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2004.
  • 3A press release dated January 27, 2005, containing these financial results, was issued by the company.
  • 4The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing.
  • 5The filing serves as official notification of the public release of UPS's 2004 year-end financial performance.
  • 6D. Scott Davis, Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, signed the report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report that United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) issued a press release on January 27, 2005, disclosing its financial results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended December 31, 2004.

The detailed financial results are contained within the press release dated January 27, 2005, which is provided as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to that press release for specific figures and commentary.

This 8-K document primarily serves as notification of the results release. It does not contain the detailed financial statements or performance metrics; those are found in the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1).

The filing was signed by D. Scott Davis, who holds the title of Senior Vice President, Treasurer, and Chief Financial Officer for United Parcel Service, Inc.