SEC Filing Summary: Actuant Corporation (Form 8-K)
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Current Report on Form 8-K was filed by Actuant Corporation on September 28, 2009. The filing addresses the reclassification of historical operating results to reflect discontinued operations following the divestitures of the Acme Aerospace and BH Electronics businesses, which were completed during the fiscal quarter ended August 31, 2009.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The report focuses solely on the accounting reclassification of the divested units rather than presenting new financial performance data.
Material Changes
- Discontinued Operations: Historical operating results have been reclassified to reflect the divestitures of Acme Aerospace and BH Electronics as discontinued operations.
- Timing: The divestitures were completed in the fiscal quarter ended August 31, 2009.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing does not contain forward-looking guidance, management commentary on future outlook, or specific risk factors beyond the context of the completed divestitures. The primary disclosure is the attachment of a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing the reclassification.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the specific financial impact of the Acme Aerospace and BH Electronics divestitures by reviewing the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
- Confirm how the reclassification to discontinued operations affects the comparability of historical financial statements.
- Check subsequent filings for updated financial results reflecting the new operating structure.