Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Matson, Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: February 23, 2016
Reporting Period: Quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2015
This filing announces the issuance of a press release and investor presentation detailing the Company's earnings results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2015.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text serves as a cover report referencing attached exhibits (Exhibit 99.1 and 99.2) for detailed financial data. The filing text itself does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity.
Material Changes
The filing text does not contain specific comparative data or descriptions of material changes versus the prior comparable period. Investors must refer to the attached press release and investor presentation for this information.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The Company issued a press release and posted an investor presentation to its website regarding the 2015 results.
Legal Status: The information furnished in this report, including the exhibits, is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Risks and Contingencies: No specific risks, contingencies, or unusual items are detailed in the text of this Form 8-K.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) for specific revenue, net income, and earnings per share figures for Q4 and FY 2015.
- Examine Exhibit 99.2 (Investor Presentation) for management's outlook, guidance, and strategic commentary.
- Verify the "unfiled" status of the exhibits regarding liability under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
- Confirm the date of the earnings announcement (February 23, 2016) against market reaction data.