Dana Incorporated (DANA) - Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K, dated January 17, 2018, serves as a Regulation FD disclosure for Dana Incorporated. The filing announces the company's estimated financial results for fiscal year 2017 and provides an outlook for fiscal year 2018. It also confirms the company's participation in the 2018 Deutsche Bank Global Auto Industry Conference in Detroit, Michigan, on the same date.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text itself does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These estimated results for fiscal year 2017 and the outlook for fiscal year 2018 are contained within the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) and conference presentation (Exhibit 99.2), which are referenced but not included in the provided text.
Material Changes
No specific material changes versus the prior comparable period are detailed in the body of this filing. The document acts as a notice that such results have been issued via a separate press release.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
- Outlook: Management has issued an outlook for fiscal year 2018, details of which are in the attached press release.
- Management Commentary: President and CEO James Kamsickas and Executive Vice President and CFO Jonathan Collins are scheduled to provide an overview and answer questions at the Deutsche Bank conference.
- Event Details: The conference session is scheduled for approximately 40 minutes beginning at 1:30 p.m. EST. A live webcast and audio replay will be available on the Dana Investor website.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) for specific fiscal year 2017 estimated results and fiscal year 2018 guidance figures.
- Access the live webcast or audio replay on the Dana Investor website for management's detailed commentary.
- Examine Exhibit 99.2 (Conference Presentation Slides) for visual data supporting the financial outlook.
- Note that the information in this 8-K is "furnished" and not "filed" for Section 18 liability purposes under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.