Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Natural Resource Partners L.P.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: January 8, 2004
Context: The filing serves to announce the company's financial guidance for the 2004 fiscal year via a press release (Exhibit 99.1). The report is furnished under Item 9 and Item 12 of Regulation FD and is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text provided does not contain specific historical financial data such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity figures for the prior period. The document acts as a conduit for the 2004 guidance announcement rather than a detailed financial statement.
Material Changes
No material changes to historical operations or financial condition are detailed in the text of this specific filing. The primary event reported is the issuance of forward-looking guidance for the upcoming year.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
- 2004 Guidance: On January 8, 2004, Natural Resource Partners L.P. announced its guidance for the 2004 fiscal year.
- Source of Details: Specific numerical targets and management commentary regarding the outlook are contained within the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), the text of which is not included in the provided input.
- Risks and Contingencies: The filing text does not explicitly list risks or contingencies; it refers readers to the attached press release for operational and financial condition details.
Important Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the specific 2004 financial guidance targets (revenue, EBITDA, distribution) by reviewing the full text of the press release dated January 8, 2004 (Exhibit 99.1).
- Confirm that the guidance provided is not incorporated by reference into other filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as noted in the filing's disclaimer.
- Review the company's historical performance in prior 10-K or 10-Q filings to contextualize the 2004 outlook, as this 8-K does not provide comparative historical data.