Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: SCP Pool Corporation (POOL CORP)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: October 21, 2004
Event: Announcement of third quarter earnings results via press release (Exhibit 99.1).
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This 8-K serves solely as a notification that earnings results were announced and refers to an attached press release for detailed figures.
Material Changes
No material changes or comparative financial data are disclosed within the body of this filing. The document indicates that third quarter results were released but does not quantify performance versus prior periods.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or discussion of contingencies. It explicitly states that the information is provided under Item 2.02 and should not be deemed "filed" under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act of 1934 except to the extent specifically incorporated by reference.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (the press release) for actual third quarter revenue and earnings figures.
- Verify the specific date and content of the earnings announcement referenced in the filing.
- Confirm whether the press release contains updated guidance or outlook not present in this 8-K summary.