Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Costamare Inc. (NYSE: CMRE) covers the month of September 2011. The document serves as a notification regarding the scheduling of the Company's 2011 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Costamare is an international owner and provider of containerships for charter, operating a fleet of 59 vessels with a total capacity of approximately 325,000 TEU, including 10 newbuilds on order.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific financial data such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity figures for the reporting period. This document is a corporate governance announcement rather than a financial results report.
Material Changes
The primary material change disclosed is an adjustment to the record date for the 2011 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The record date has been changed from the previously announced September 9, 2011, to September 12, 2011. Stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 12, 2011, will be entitled to vote.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains 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 Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F for a discussion of risks and important factors affecting future results. No specific operational guidance or management commentary on market conditions is included in this text.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the updated record date of September 12, 2011, for voting eligibility at the Annual Meeting.
- Confirm the meeting date of October 25, 2011, in Athens, Greece.
- Review the upcoming proxy statement for formal meeting details and agenda items.
- Consult the most recent Form 20-F for detailed financial performance and risk factors not included in this filing.