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

Filed April 15, 2004For Securities:BRO

Summary

Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO) filed an 8-K on April 15, 2004, to report its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2004. The core of this filing is the press release announcing these results, which is incorporated by reference. Investors should note that this information is furnished and not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act, meaning it does not carry the same liability implications. The press release itself contains the detailed operational and financial performance data for the quarter. While the 8-K itself is primarily a procedural filing to disclose the press release, the press release is the critical document for understanding the company's recent performance. Investors seeking to evaluate Brown & Brown's first-quarter performance should refer directly to the content of the press release filed as Exhibit 99.1. This release would typically cover key financial metrics such as revenue, net income, earnings per share, and any significant business developments or trends observed during the period.

Key Highlights

  • 1Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO) reported its first-quarter 2004 financial results.
  • 2The company issued a press release on April 14, 2004, detailing these results.
  • 3The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing.
  • 4Information furnished in this report is not considered "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 5The filing serves as a method to officially disclose the company's quarterly performance to the public.
  • 6Investors should consult Exhibit 99.1 for specific financial performance data and operational details.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report and disclose Brown & Brown, Inc.'s financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2004, by incorporating its press release announcing these results.

The detailed financial results are contained within the press release issued by Brown & Brown, Inc. on April 14, 2004, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and is incorporated by reference.

No, the information furnished in this Current Report, including the press release, is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not carry the same legal liability as information that is formally filed.

Incorporated by reference means that the content of the press release, although not physically printed within the 8-K document itself, is legally considered part of the 8-K filing. It ensures that the press release is officially part of the company's submitted disclosure to the SEC.