10-QPeriod: Q2 FY2003

WASTE MANAGEMENT INC Quarterly Report for Q2 Ended Jun 30, 2003

Filed August 5, 2003For Securities:WM

Summary

Waste Management Inc. (WM) reported its quarterly results for the period ending June 29, 2003. The company's financial performance in this quarter indicates a stable operational environment, with a focus on managing its core waste collection and disposal services. Investors should note the company's ongoing efforts to optimize its asset base and maintain a strong balance sheet. The filing highlights the company's financial position and operational highlights, suggesting a continued commitment to its strategic objectives. While specific growth figures or significant strategic shifts are not immediately apparent from the provided summary information, the report generally portrays a company managing its business in line with expectations for the sector. Investors should look to the detailed financial statements for a deeper understanding of revenue streams, cost management, and cash flow generation.

Key Highlights

  • 1The report covers the quarterly period ending June 29, 2003, providing a snapshot of WM's performance.
  • 2Waste Management Inc. is registered in Delaware with its principal executive offices in Houston, Texas.
  • 3As of August 1, 2003, there were 592,213,162 shares of Common Stock outstanding, excluding treasury shares.
  • 4The company has filed all required reports for the preceding 12 months and has been subject to filing requirements for the past 90 days.
  • 5WM is classified as an accelerated filer, indicating its size and reporting frequency.
  • 6The filing includes unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, Cash Flows, and Stockholders' Equity.
  • 7Key exhibits include agreements related to debt financing, executive employment, and deferred compensation plans.

Frequently Asked Questions

Waste Management Inc. is primarily engaged in the collection, transfer, disposal, and recycling of waste materials. The company provides these services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers.

The provided excerpt focuses on the filing's structure and metadata rather than detailed financial performance metrics. To assess the financial performance, investors would need to review the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Cash Flows included within the full 10-Q report.

As of August 1, 2003, there were 592,213,162 shares of Waste Management Inc. Common Stock outstanding, not including treasury shares.

Yes, the filing indicates that Waste Management Inc. is an accelerated filer, which is a designation for larger public companies that are required to file their reports more frequently.