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BROWN & BROWN, INC. 8-K Report (Jan 15, 2004)

Filed January 15, 2004For Securities:BRO

Summary

Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO) filed an 8-K on January 15, 2004, to report its fourth quarter and full-year 2003 financial results. The filing primarily serves to incorporate by reference a press release detailing these operational results. Investors should note that this specific filing does not contain the detailed financial statements themselves, but rather directs them to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for that information. Therefore, a deeper dive into the company's performance for the period would require accessing the referenced press release. The key takeaway for investors is the announcement of year-end and quarterly performance. While the 8-K itself is a procedural filing for this information, it signals the company's communication of its financial standing. Investors seeking to understand BRO's performance in Q4 and FY2003 should consult the accompanying press release for specifics on revenue, profitability, and any forward-looking statements or management commentary.

Key Highlights

  • 1Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO) announced its fourth quarter and full-year 2003 results.
  • 2The 8-K filing was made on January 15, 2004, with the earliest event reported being January 14, 2004.
  • 3The press release containing the detailed financial results for Q4 and FY2003 is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4The information provided in this 8-K is incorporated by reference from the press release.
  • 5The filing clarifies that the information furnished is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 liability purposes.
  • 6The report indicates that the press release contains the company's operational and financial condition updates for the period.

Frequently Asked Questions

The specific financial numbers are detailed in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. You will need to access that exhibit for the detailed results.

No, this 8-K filing is primarily a notification that the company has released its results. The actual detailed financial results are contained within the press release (Exhibit 99.1) that is incorporated by reference.

This means that the company is making the information available but is not accepting the same level of legal liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for this specific disclosure as they would for a formally 'filed' document. It's a common disclaimer for information furnished via press release.

The 8-K filing was signed by Cory T. Walker, the Chief Financial Officer of Brown & Brown, Inc.