Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: January 9, 2017
Principal Executive Offices: Hilliard, Ohio
This filing serves as a Regulation FD disclosure (Item 7.01) to distribute a press release issued on January 9, 2017. The press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific financial values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document acts solely as a vehicle to announce the issuance of a press release; the financial data contained within that release is not detailed in the body of this 8-K.
Material Changes
No material changes to financial performance or operations are described within the text of this filing. The filing references a press release for details but does not summarize comparative period data or specific operational changes.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The filing notes the issuance of a press release but does not contain the text of the commentary, guidance, or outlook.
Risks and Contingencies: The filing includes a standard disclaimer stating that the information furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not subject to the liabilities under that section. It also states the information shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any other filings under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (the press release) for specific financial results, guidance, or strategic updates referenced in this filing.
- Verify the date of the press release (January 9, 2017) to ensure it aligns with the reporting period of interest.
- Note that the information in this 8-K is not legally "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, which may affect liability standards for the disclosed information.
- Confirm the identity of the signatory: Scott A. Cottrill, EVP, CFO, Secretary & Treasurer.