Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Target Corporation
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Report Date: November 12, 2004
Reporting Period: Quarter ended October 30, 2004
This filing serves as a notification that Target Corporation issued a news release on November 11, 2004, containing financial results for the quarter ended October 30, 2004. The actual financial data is contained in the attached Exhibit 99 (News Release) and is not detailed within the body of this 8-K form.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are referenced as being contained in the attached News Release (Exhibit 99).
Material Changes
No specific material changes or comparative financial data are disclosed in the text of this filing. Investors must refer to the attached Exhibit 99 for details on performance versus the prior comparable period.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Forward-Looking Statements: The filing notes that forward-looking statements in the associated news release should be considered in conjunction with the cautionary statements found in Exhibit (99)C to Target Corporation's 2003 Form 10-K.
Other Events: The filing reiterates the issuance of the news release under Item 8.01.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review the attached Exhibit 99 (News Release dated November 11, 2004) for specific revenue, earnings, and margin figures.
- Consult Exhibit (99)C of the 2003 Form 10-K to understand the risks and assumptions underlying forward-looking statements.
- Verify the exact quarter-end date (October 30, 2004) when comparing results to other retailers or prior periods.