UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 13, 2008
BE AEROSPACE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Delaware | 0-18348 | 06-1209796 |
(State or other | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer |
jurisdiction of incorporation) | Identification No.) |
1400 Corporate Center Way, Wellington, Florida | 33414 | ||
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (561) 791-5000
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Item 2.02 | Results of Operations and Financial Condition |
On October 13, 2008, BE Aerospace, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing, among other things, its expected strong 2008 third quarter results and updates to financial guidance. A copy of such press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1, attached hereto.
The press release includes net earnings per diluted share excluding certain acquisition-related and debt prepayment costs. The Company uses net earnings per diluted share excluding certain acquisition-related and debt prepayment costs to evaluate its net earnings per diluted share and assess the operational strength and performance of its business. The Company believes this financial measure is relevant and useful for investors because it allows investors to have a better understanding of its operating performance that was not affected by the acquisition-related and debt prepayment costs.
Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits |
(d) | Exhibits |
99.1 | Press Release, dated October 13, 2008, issued by BE Aerospace, Inc. |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
BE AEROSPACE, INC. | ||||
By: | /s/ Thomas P. McCaffrey | |||
Name: | Thomas P. McCaffrey | |||
Title: | Senior Vice President | |||
and Chief Financial Officer |
Date: | October 13, 2008 |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. | Description of Exhibits | ||
99.1 | Press Release, dated October 13, 2008, issued by BE Aerospace, Inc. |