Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is a current report filed by Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. on October 1, 2012. The filing serves as a Regulation FD disclosure to announce an upcoming investor presentation rather than to report financial results for a specific period.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document is a procedural announcement regarding a conference appearance and does not contain financial statements or performance data.
Material Changes
No material changes to financial performance or operations are reported in this filing. The document solely announces a scheduled event.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
- Event Announcement: James W. Harris, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, is scheduled to present at the Johnson Rice & Co. Energy Conference.
- Date and Time: Tuesday, October 2, 2012, at approximately 4:25 p.m. Central Daylight Time.
- Location: Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans, Louisiana.
- Access: A live audio webcast is available, and a replay will be archived on the Company's Investor Relations website.
- Exhibits: The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and PowerPoint slides (Exhibit 99.2) related to the presentation.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the content of the press release and PowerPoint slides (Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2) for specific financial guidance or operational updates not detailed in the 8-K text.
- Confirm the availability of the live webcast or archived replay on the company website.
- Note that the information furnished in this Item 7.01 is not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.