Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Advance Auto Parts, Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: November 3, 2004
Reporting Period: Third quarter ended October 9, 2004
This filing serves to announce the issuance of a press release detailing financial results for the third quarter of 2004. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text does not contain specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These figures are contained within the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) but are not explicitly stated in the body of this Form 8-K.
Material Changes
The filing does not detail specific material changes or comparative data versus prior periods within the text provided. It solely references the attached press release for the results of operations and financial condition.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
- Outlook: The referenced press release includes forward-looking statements regarding the company's fourth quarter of 2004.
- Legal Disclaimer: The filing explicitly states that the information contained in this report and Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not subject to the liabilities of that section.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated November 3, 2004) for specific Q3 2004 financial figures.
- Examine the forward-looking statements in the press release regarding Q4 2004 guidance.
- Note the legal disclaimer limiting liability for the information presented in this specific 8-K filing.