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UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 25, 2011)

Filed October 25, 2011For Securities:UPS

Summary

This 8-K filing from United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) on October 25, 2011, primarily announces the release of its third-quarter financial results for the period ending September 30, 2011. The filing itself does not contain the detailed financial results but references an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) where these results can be found. Investors interested in UPS's performance during this period should refer to that press release for specific revenue, earnings, and operational metrics. As this filing is primarily a notification of earnings release, it indicates that UPS provided investors with its Q3 2011 performance data on the same day it was filed. This is a standard procedure for publicly traded companies to disseminate timely financial information. Investors should review the referenced press release to understand the company's financial condition and operational results for the quarter.

Key Highlights

  • 1UPS filed an 8-K on October 25, 2011, reporting on its results of operations and financial condition.
  • 2The filing pertains to the third quarter ended September 30, 2011.
  • 3A press release containing the Q3 2011 results was issued by UPS on October 25, 2011.
  • 4The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing.
  • 5The 8-K serves as notification that UPS has disclosed its quarterly financial performance.
  • 6No specific financial figures are detailed within the 8-K itself, requiring reference to the accompanying press release.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and report that United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) has released its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2011. The detailed results are contained in an accompanying press release.

The actual financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2011, are provided in a press release issued by UPS on October 25, 2011. This press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, this 8-K filing itself does not contain the specific financial numbers for the third quarter of 2011. It only serves as a notification that UPS has issued a press release with that information, which is included as an exhibit.

Item 2.02 of an 8-K filing is used by companies to report material information about their results of operations or financial condition that they have released publicly, typically through a press release. In this case, it signifies that UPS is officially informing the SEC and the public about its Q3 2011 earnings announcement.