Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Capital One Financial Corporation
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: January 24, 2017
Reporting Period: Fourth Quarter ended December 31, 2016
This filing serves as a notification that the Company has issued a press release and financial supplement regarding its fourth-quarter 2016 results. The detailed financial data is contained in attached Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, which are incorporated by reference but not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text does not contain specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are located in the attached Exhibits 99.1 (Press Release) and 99.2 (Financial Supplement), which are referenced but not included in the body of this 8-K filing.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific details on material changes versus the prior comparable period. Investors must refer to the attached financial supplement for comparative analysis.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
Management Commentary: The Company announced the release of its fourth-quarter 2016 financial results.
Conference Call: An earnings conference call was scheduled for January 24, 2017, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. The webcast was accessible via the Company's Investor Center and archived until February 7, 2017.
Guidance and Risks: No specific guidance, outlook, risks, or contingencies are detailed in this filing text.
Important Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the specific revenue, net income, and earnings per share figures in Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release).
- Review the reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures in Exhibit 99.2 (Financial Supplement).
- Confirm the details of the earnings conference call presentation for management commentary on the fourth quarter.
- Note that the information in this 8-K is furnished, not filed, for liability purposes under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.