8-KEarnings & Results

BROWN & BROWN, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 22, 2007)

Filed October 22, 2007For Securities:BRO

Summary

Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO) filed an 8-K on October 22, 2007, to report its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2007. This filing primarily incorporates by reference the earnings press release that accompanied the announcement of these results. Investors should review the press release for detailed financial performance and operational updates. The 8-K serves as a formal notification to the SEC and the investing public of the company's performance during the period. While the 8-K itself does not contain extensive narrative, it directs investors to the press release for crucial information regarding revenue, net income, earnings per share, and any management commentary on business trends and outlook. As is standard for such filings, the information is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for certain regulatory purposes, meaning it doesn't automatically become part of broader SEC registration statements unless explicitly incorporated.

Key Highlights

  • 1Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO) announced its third quarter 2007 financial results via an 8-K filing on October 22, 2007.
  • 2The 8-K filing incorporates by reference the company's earnings press release dated October 22, 2007.
  • 3The press release contains the specific financial performance details for the quarter ended September 30, 2007.
  • 4Investors are directed to the press release for a comprehensive overview of the company's operational and financial condition during the third quarter.
  • 5The filing was made pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, which pertains to Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
  • 6The Chief Financial Officer, Cory T. Walker, signed the report, attesting to the accuracy of the filing.
  • 7Information furnished under Item 2.02 is generally not considered 'filed' for certain liability purposes under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally report Brown & Brown, Inc.'s financial results for the third quarter of 2007. It incorporates by reference the earnings press release that provides the detailed financial performance data.

The detailed financial results are found in the earnings press release issued by Brown & Brown, Inc. on October 22, 2007, which is furnished as an exhibit to this 8-K filing.

When information is furnished under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, it means the company is providing it to the SEC, but it is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This typically means the company does not assume the same level of liability for that specific information as it would for formally 'filed' information. However, it is still crucial information for investors.

In the accompanying press release, investors should look for key financial metrics such as revenue, net income, earnings per share (EPS), operating expenses, and any commentary on revenue drivers, profitability trends, and the company's outlook for future periods.