Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Costamare Inc. (NYSE: CMRE) is dated March 26, 2012. The filing serves to announce the availability of the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011. Costamare Inc. is a leading owner and provider of containerships for charter, operating a fleet of 56 vessels with a total capacity of approximately 324,000 TEU, including 10 newbuild containerships on order.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific financial values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are contained within the referenced Annual Report on Form 20-F, which is available on the Company's website or via request to the Investor Relations Advisor.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific data regarding material changes in financial performance or operational metrics compared to prior periods. Investors are directed to the Form 20-F for a detailed discussion of the 2011 fiscal year results.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The press release includes standard forward-looking statements regarding future results, noting that actual outcomes may differ materially from expectations due to inherent uncertainties. The filing explicitly directs readers to the "Risk Factors" section of the Annual Report on Form 20-F for a comprehensive discussion of risks and important factors that could affect future results. No specific guidance or management commentary on future performance is included in this text.
Important Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2011, in the Form 20-F.
- Review the "Risk Factors" section in the Form 20-F to understand potential impacts on future results.
- Confirm the status and delivery timeline of the 10 newbuild containerships on order (approx. 89,000 TEU).
- Check the Company's website (www.costamare.com) or contact Capital Link Inc. for a hard copy of the Annual Report.