Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Advance Auto Parts, Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: May 19, 2004
Reporting Period: First quarter ended April 24, 2004
This filing serves as a current report to announce the issuance of a press release containing financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2004. The filing incorporates the press release as Exhibit 99.1.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text does not contain specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are contained within the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), which is referenced but not included in the text of this 8-K filing.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific data regarding material changes versus the prior comparable period. It only confirms that the press release includes results for the quarter ended April 24, 2004.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
- Forward-Looking Statements: The referenced press release includes forward-looking statements regarding the second quarter, third quarter, and the full fiscal year 2004.
- Legal Disclaimer: The filing explicitly states that the information contained in this Current Report (including 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 May 19, 2004) for specific Q1 2004 financial results.
- Verify the forward-looking guidance for Q2, Q3, and full-year 2004 contained in the press release.
- Confirm the legal status of the forward-looking statements as not being "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.