Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Ball Corporation
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date: April 24, 2003
Reporting Period: First Quarter 2003
This filing serves as a Regulation FD disclosure regarding the Company's first quarter 2003 earnings results, which are detailed in the attached press release.
Key Financial Metrics
| Metric | Q1 2003 | Q1 2002 |
|---|---|---|
| Sales (Revenue) | $1.07 billion | $876 million |
| Earnings (Attributable to Common Shareholders) | $31.5 million | $27.5 million |
| Earnings Per Diluted Share | $0.55 | $0.48 |
Note: The filing text does not provide specific values for cash flow, operating margins, debt levels, or liquidity ratios.
Material Changes vs. Prior Period
- Revenue Growth: Sales increased by approximately $194 million (22.1%) compared to the first quarter of 2002.
- Profitability: Earnings attributable to common shareholders increased by $4.0 million (14.5%).
- Earnings Per Share: Diluted EPS increased by $0.07 (14.6%) year-over-year.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not contain specific forward-looking guidance, management commentary on future outlook, or a detailed discussion of risks and contingencies beyond the reference to the attached press release. The press release is deemed furnished and not filed with the SEC.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the full text of the attached Press Release (Exhibit 99.1) for segment-level performance and margin analysis.
- Confirm the impact of currency fluctuations or one-time items on the reported earnings increase.
- Review the Company's subsequent filings for updated liquidity and debt position details not included in this summary.