Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Costamare Inc. (NYSE: CMRE), a foreign private issuer based in Athens, Greece, was submitted on January 31, 2011. The company operates in the international shipping industry with a fleet of 51 containerships totaling 256,972 TEU capacity. The filing serves to announce the schedule for the release of financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2010.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document is a procedural announcement regarding the timing of the earnings release rather than a financial report containing quantitative data.
Material Changes
No material changes to financial performance or operations are detailed in this filing. The document solely communicates the dates for the upcoming earnings announcement and conference call.
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 company's Registration Statement on Form F-1 (File No. 333-170033) 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.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the scheduled earnings release date: Wednesday, February 16, 2011, after market close.
- Confirm the conference call and webcast details: Thursday, February 17, 2011, at 8:30 a.m. EST.
- Review the Form F-1 Registration Statement (File No. 333-170033) for detailed risk factors referenced in the forward-looking statement.
- Monitor the company website (www.costamare.com) for the live webcast and replay availability until March 10, 2011.