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ALLSTATE CORP 8-K Report (Apr 9, 2004)

Filed April 9, 2004For Securities:ALLALL-PJALL-PBALL-PHALL-PI

Summary

The Allstate Corporation (ALL) filed an 8-K on April 8, 2004, to report a press release issued on April 7, 2004, pre-announcing its first quarter earnings for 2004. This filing indicates that the company is proactively communicating key financial performance information to investors ahead of its official earnings release. Investors should refer to the furnished press release (Exhibit 99) for the specific details regarding the pre-announced first quarter results, as this 8-K primarily serves as a notification and a vehicle for disseminating that information.

Key Highlights

  • 1Allstate Corporation filed an 8-K on April 8, 2004, reporting an event on April 7, 2004.
  • 2The primary purpose of the filing is to furnish a press release dated April 7, 2004.
  • 3The press release contains a pre-announcement of Allstate's first quarter 2004 earnings.
  • 4This preemptive communication is aimed at keeping investors informed about preliminary financial results.
  • 5The filing includes Exhibit 99, which is the aforementioned press release.
  • 6The 8-K report itself does not contain the detailed earnings figures, directing readers to the press release for that information.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report and furnish a press release issued by The Allstate Corporation on April 7, 2004, which pre-announces the company's first quarter 2004 earnings.

The specific details of the first quarter 2004 earnings are contained within the press release dated April 7, 2004, which is furnished as Exhibit 99 to this 8-K filing. Investors will need to consult that press release for the actual financial results.

A pre-announcement means the company is releasing key earnings information to the public before its scheduled, formal earnings release date. This is often done to manage expectations, especially if the results are significantly different from prior guidance or market expectations, or simply as a proactive communication strategy.

This 8-K filing was officially made with the SEC on April 8, 2004.