Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Optical Cable Corporation
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: January 26, 2012
Reporting Period: Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2011
This filing serves as a notification that the company issued a press release and held an earnings call on January 26, 2012, to announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2011.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text does not contain specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These figures are referenced as being contained within the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) and earnings call transcript (Exhibit 99.2), which are not included in the source text provided for this summary.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific details regarding material changes versus the prior comparable period. It only confirms the announcement of results for the period ended December 31, 2011.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The company held an earnings call on January 26, 2012, to discuss the results. The transcript is filed as Exhibit 99.2.
Guidance and Risks: The source text does not contain specific guidance, outlook statements, risk factors, or contingencies. These details are presumed to be in the attached exhibits.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) for specific Q4 and FY 2011 revenue, net income, and EPS figures.
- Examine Exhibit 99.2 (Earnings Call Transcript) for management's commentary on operational performance and future outlook.
- Verify year-over-year growth rates and margin trends not detailed in this summary.
- Check for any forward-looking statements or guidance updates provided during the January 26, 2012 call.