SEC Filing Summary: Ball Corporation (Form 8-K)
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Current Report on Form 8-K was filed by Ball Corporation on November 13, 2002. The report addresses regulatory compliance requirements under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 rather than reporting operational or financial results for a specific fiscal period.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document is a regulatory disclosure and does not contain financial statements or performance data.
Material Changes
No material changes to financial condition or operations are reported in this filing. The document serves solely to furnish executive certifications required by law.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
The filing contains no guidance, outlook, or management commentary regarding future business performance. It strictly discloses the submission of certifications pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 (Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act) by:
- R. David Hoover, Chairman of the Board, President, and Chief Executive Officer.
- Raymond J. Seabrook, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
The report explicitly states that these certifications are furnished but not deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the existence of the Section 906 certifications (Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2) attached to this filing.
- Confirm that no other material events were reported in this specific 8-K filing.
- Refer to the company's most recent Form 10-K or 10-Q for actual financial performance data, as this 8-K contains none.