01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed February 2, 2022. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Waste Management, Inc. (WM) filed an 8-K on February 2, 2022, to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2021.
The filing itself primarily serves as a notification that the company has issued a press release with these results and will be holding a conference call to discuss them. Investors should refer to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed financial performance, operational updates, and forward-looking statements, as this 8-K does not contain the actual financial figures.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- WM announced its Q4 and Full Year 2021 financial results via press release on February 2, 2022.
- The company scheduled a conference call for February 2, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. Central Time to discuss these results.
- Investors can access the live webcast of the conference call through WM's investor relations website.
- A replay of the conference call will be available on the website and via phone until February 16, 2022.
- The press release includes discussion of non-GAAP financial measures, with reconciliations to GAAP provided.
- This 8-K filing primarily directs investors to the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed financial information.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report that Waste Management, Inc. has released its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2021, and to provide details on how investors can access the press release and conference call discussing these results.
Where can I find the actual financial results and performance details for Q4 and Full Year 2021?
The actual financial results, detailed performance metrics, and management's commentary are contained within the press release dated February 2, 2022, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. You should refer to that document for specific figures.
Will non-GAAP financial measures be discussed?
Yes, the company indicated in the filing that management is expected to discuss certain non-GAAP financial measures during the conference call. Reconciliations to the most comparable GAAP measures are available in the accompanying press release.
How long will the conference call replay be available?
A replay of the conference call will be available on the company's website and by telephone until February 16, 2022.
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