Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Natural Resource Partners L.P.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: February 14, 2012
Context: The filing announces the release of earnings and operating results for the fourth quarter and full year 2011, as well as financial guidance for 2012. The detailed financial data is contained in an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) and is not embedded in the text of this 8-K.
Key Financial Metrics
The text of this Form 8-K does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are referenced as being disclosed in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
Material Changes
No specific material changes or comparative financial data versus prior periods are detailed in the body of this filing. The filing serves solely to notify the market of the availability of the Q4 and full-year 2011 results.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
- Guidance: The Partnership announced guidance for the 2012 fiscal year via the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1.
- Regulatory Status: The information furnished under Items 2.02 and 7.01 is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not subject to the liabilities of that section.
- Risks/Contingencies: No specific risks or contingencies are described in the text of this filing.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated February 14, 2012) for actual Q4 and full-year 2011 financial results.
- Review Exhibit 99.1 for the specific 2012 financial guidance figures.
- Verify the reconciliation of non-GAAP measures if provided in the attached press release.