Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: IAMGOLD Corporation
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Private Issuer)
Date: January 16, 2012
Context: This filing serves to distribute a news release regarding the company's 2011 fourth-quarter production results for gold and niobium, confirmation of 2011 guidance delivery, and the provision of new guidance for the 2012-2014 period.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided filing text is a cover sheet and does not contain specific numerical data for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The filing references an attached news release (Exhibit 99.1) which contains the production figures and financial details, but the text of that release is not included in the input.
Material Changes
The filing indicates that IAMGOLD delivered on its 2011 guidance. It highlights strong fourth-quarter production for both gold and niobium. Specific quantitative comparisons to prior periods are not present in the provided text.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
- 2011 Performance: Management confirmed the delivery of 2011 guidance targets.
- Production Highlights: Reported strong fourth-quarter production for gold and niobium.
- Future Outlook: The company provided new guidance covering the 2012-2014 period.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific gold and niobium production volumes for Q4 2011 and full-year 2011 in the attached news release (Exhibit 99.1).
- Review the detailed 2012-2014 production and financial guidance figures referenced in the news release.
- Confirm the specific financial results (revenue, net income, cash flow) for the fourth quarter and full year 2011, as these are not listed in the cover sheet.
- Assess any operational risks or contingencies mentioned in the full news release regarding the 2012-2014 outlook.