Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: MARTIN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS L.P.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Report Date: May 13, 2004
Reporting Period: First quarter ended March 31, 2004
This filing serves as a notification that the Partnership issued a press release on May 13, 2004, reporting its financial results for the first quarter of 2004. The press release is included as Exhibit 99.1.
Key Financial Metrics
The text of this Form 8-K does not contain specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These figures are contained within the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), which is deemed furnished rather than filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific data regarding material changes versus the prior comparable period. Investors must refer to the press release in Exhibit 99.1 for comparative analysis.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
- Conference Call: The Partnership scheduled an investors' conference call for May 14, 2004, at 3:00 p.m. Central Time to discuss the first-quarter results.
- Supplemental Data: The press release includes supplemental financial data and certain non-GAAP financial measures that will be discussed during the call.
- Management Commentary: Specific commentary, guidance, risks, or contingencies are not detailed in the body of this 8-K but are referenced as being available in the press release and conference call.
Important Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the specific financial results (revenue, net income, cash flow) in the press release dated May 13, 2004 (Exhibit 99.1), as they are not listed in this summary document.
- Review the non-GAAP financial measures disclosed in the press release for a complete understanding of performance.
- Note that the press release is "furnished" and not "filed" under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which may affect the legal status of the information.
- Confirm the details of the management discussion by reviewing the transcript or recording of the May 14, 2004, conference call.