Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Advance Auto Parts, Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: August 16, 2002
Reporting Period: The filing references financial results for the second quarter of 2002, detailed in a press release dated August 14, 2002.
Key Financial Metrics
This Form 8-K serves as a vehicle to incorporate by reference a press release containing second-quarter financial results. The filing text itself does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. Investors must refer to Exhibit 99.2 (Press Release dated August 14, 2002) for these figures.
Material Changes
The filing does not explicitly detail material changes in financial performance within the body text. It directs readers to the incorporated press release for information regarding second-quarter results.
Guidance, Outlook, and Regulatory Matters
- Regulatory Compliance: The primary purpose of this filing is to disclose that CEO Lawrence P. Castellani and CFO Jimmie L. Wade filed Statements Under Oath with the SEC on August 14, 2002. This was done pursuant to an SEC Order dated June 27, 2002 (File No. 4-460) regarding facts and circumstances relating to Exchange Act filings.
- Financial Disclosure: The filing incorporates a press release containing second-quarter financial results but does not include forward-looking guidance or management commentary within the 8-K text itself.
- Risks and Contingencies: The filing highlights ongoing regulatory scrutiny regarding past filings, as evidenced by the required Statements Under Oath.
Important Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the specific second-quarter 2002 financial results in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.2), as they are not listed in the 8-K summary.
- Review the Statements Under Oath (Exhibit 99.1) to understand the nature of the SEC Order from June 27, 2002, and the specific facts and circumstances addressed by the CEO and CFO.
- Confirm the status of the regulatory investigation or compliance matter referenced by File No. 4-460.