Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Costamare Inc. (NYSE: CMRE), a leading owner and provider of containerships for charter, was submitted on January 25, 2012. The filing serves to announce the schedule for the release of financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2011. The company operates a fleet of 57 containerships with a total capacity of approximately 327,000 TEU, including 10 newbuilds on order and one secondhand vessel pending delivery.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific financial values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document is a procedural announcement regarding the timing of the earnings release rather than a financial report containing performance data.
Material Changes
No material changes to financial performance or operations are reported in this filing. The document contains no comparative data against prior periods.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing includes a standard forward-looking statement disclaimer, noting that actual results may differ materially from anticipated results due to inherent uncertainties. It directs investors to the "Risk Factors" section of the company's Annual Report on Form 20-F for a discussion of risks and important factors affecting future results. No specific guidance or management commentary on market conditions is provided in this text.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the scheduled earnings release date of February 1, 2012, after market close.
- Confirm the conference call and webcast details for February 2, 2012, at 8:30 a.m. EST.
- Review the upcoming Form 20-F Annual Report for detailed risk factors and historical financial data.
- Monitor the company website (www.costamare.com) for the live webcast registration.