SEC Filing Summary: Ball Corporation (8-K)
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by Ball Corporation on August 15, 2002. The report addresses regulatory compliance requirements under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 rather than operational or financial performance updates.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document contains no financial statements or performance data.
Material Changes
No material changes to financial condition or operations are reported in this filing. The document serves solely to furnish executive certifications required by law.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
There is no guidance, outlook, or management commentary regarding future business prospects. The filing discloses the submission of certifications pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 (Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act) by:
- R. David Hoover, Chairman of the Board, President, and Chief Executive Officer.
- Raymond J. Seabrook, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
The report explicitly states that these certifications are furnished and not deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- The filing is a regulatory compliance submission for Sarbanes-Oxley Act certifications, not a financial earnings report.
- Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 contain the specific certifications by the CEO and CFO.
- Investors should refer to the company's most recent Form 10-Q or 10-K for actual financial performance data.