Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: U.S. Auto Parts Network, Inc. (Carparts.Com, Inc.)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: March 8, 2016
Reporting Period: Fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 2, 2016.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing serves as a notification of the issuance of a press release regarding financial results. The specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, and liquidity are not contained within the text of this Form 8-K. These figures are referenced as being located in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
Material Changes
The filing does not provide specific data on material changes versus prior periods. It solely announces the availability of the financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 2, 2016.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The company issued a press release on March 8, 2016, detailing its financial performance.
Legal Disclaimer: The information in Item 2.02, Item 9.01, and Exhibit 99.1 is furnished to the SEC and is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act. Consequently, it is not subject to the liabilities of that Section and will not be incorporated by reference into other filings.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific revenue, earnings, and cash flow figures.
- Verify the fiscal year end date of January 2, 2016, when comparing to other fiscal calendars.
- Note that the financial data in this filing is furnished but not "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
- Confirm the identity of the Chief Financial Officer, Neil T. Watanabe, who signed the report.