8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

WASTE MANAGEMENT INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 24, 2014)

Filed April 24, 2014For Securities:WM

Summary

Waste Management, Inc. (WM) filed an 8-K on April 24, 2014, to announce its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2014. The report primarily directs investors to a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and an accompanying conference call for details on the company's performance. Key financial data and management's discussion of the results are contained within the attached press release. The company also noted that it would be discussing certain non-GAAP financial measures during the conference call and provided information on reconciliations to GAAP measures within the press release. Investors seeking specific financial performance indicators, such as revenue, earnings per share, and any forward-looking guidance, should refer to the referenced press release and subsequent investor call.

Key Highlights

  • 1WM announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2014 via an 8-K filing on April 24, 2014.
  • 2The core of the financial disclosure is contained in an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 3The company scheduled a conference call for April 24, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. Central Time to discuss the quarterly results.
  • 4A webcast of the conference call is available on the company's website (www.wm.com).
  • 5Management plans to discuss non-GAAP financial measures during the conference call.
  • 6Reconciliations of non-GAAP to GAAP measures are provided within the press release.
  • 7The 8-K filing itself does not contain detailed financial statements but serves as notification of the results announcement.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce Waste Management, Inc.'s financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2014, and to provide investors with access to a press release and conference call where these results will be discussed in detail.

Detailed financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2014, are primarily located in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. You should also refer to the accompanying conference call for management's discussion.

Yes, the company indicated in the 8-K that management is expected to discuss certain non-GAAP financial measures during the conference call. Information regarding their use and reconciliation to GAAP measures is available in the press release.

The conference call was scheduled for April 24, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. Central Time. Investors could listen by dialing (877) 710-6139 with access code 10543459, or by accessing the live webcast on Waste Management's website at www.wm.com.