Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Costamare Inc. (NYSE: CMRE), dated October 18, 2012, serves as a notification regarding the upcoming release of financial results. The company is a leading owner and provider of containerships for charter with a fleet of 57 vessels totaling approximately 329,000 TEU, including 10 newbuilds on order. The filing announces the schedule for the Third Quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2012.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific financial values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document is a procedural announcement setting the date for the earnings release rather than the financial report itself.
Material Changes
No material changes to financial performance or operations are detailed in this filing. The document solely communicates the timing of the upcoming earnings announcement.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing includes a standard forward-looking statement disclaimer, noting that actual results may differ materially from anticipated results due to inherent uncertainties. It directs investors to the "Risk Factors" section of the Annual Report on Form 20-F for a discussion of risks and important factors affecting future results. No specific guidance or management commentary on market conditions is provided in this text.
Important Facts for Investors to Verify
- Earnings Release Date: Tuesday, October 23, 2012, after market close.
- Conference Call Date: Wednesday, October 24, 2012, at 8:30 a.m. EDT.
- Webcast Availability: Live webcast available via the company website under the "Investors" section.
- Replay Availability: Conference call replay available until October 31, 2012.
- Investors should verify the actual financial performance in the subsequent earnings release and Form 20-F.