Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Ball Corporation
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date: July 28, 2011
Reporting Period: Second Quarter 2011
This filing serves as a current report announcing the Company's second-quarter 2011 earnings results, which are detailed in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1). The filing also notes a corporate governance amendment regarding the Company's Bylaws.
Key Financial Metrics
Revenue, Profit, Cash Flow, Margins, Debt, and Liquidity: The provided text does not contain specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These figures are referenced as being contained within the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) but are not present in the body of this Form 8-K.
Material Changes
Corporate Governance: On July 27, 2011, the Board of Directors amended the Company's Bylaws to delete all references to the officer position of "assistant secretary" (including equivalent positions). The text of the amended sections is provided in Exhibit 3(ii).
Financial Results: The filing confirms the issuance of second-quarter 2011 earnings results but does not detail specific material changes in financial performance compared to prior periods within this document.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary and Non-GAAP Measures: The filing states that information regarding the use of non-GAAP financial measures is set forth in the attached press release. No specific guidance, outlook, or risk factors are detailed in the text of this Form 8-K.
Legal Disclaimer: The information in this report is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not incorporated by reference into other filings unless expressly stated.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated July 28, 2011) for specific Q2 2011 revenue, earnings, and cash flow figures.
- Examine the press release for details on non-GAAP financial measures and management commentary.
- Verify the impact of the Bylaw amendment removing the "assistant secretary" position on corporate governance structure.
- Check subsequent filings for any updates on the financial results announced in this report.