8-KEarnings & Results

BROWN & BROWN, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 21, 2009)

Filed April 21, 2009For Securities:BRO

Summary

Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO) filed an 8-K on April 20, 2009, to report its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009. The filing primarily references a press release (Exhibit 99.1) that contains the detailed financial and operational performance for the period. Investors should refer to this press release for the specific figures related to revenue, profitability, and any other key performance indicators announced by the company. While this 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial numbers, it serves as the official notification that the company has disclosed its quarterly earnings. The information provided is furnished under Item 2.02 and is considered non-filed for purposes of certain SEC regulations, meaning it doesn't carry the same liability as formally filed statements, but it is crucial for understanding the company's recent performance. Investors are advised to access and review Exhibit 99.1 for a comprehensive understanding of Brown & Brown's first quarter 2009 results.

Key Highlights

  • 1Brown & Brown, Inc. announced its first quarter 2009 financial results via an 8-K filing on April 20, 2009.
  • 2The primary content of the filing is the incorporation by reference of a press release detailing the Q1 2009 results.
  • 3The press release, Exhibit 99.1, contains the actual financial and operational performance data for the quarter ended March 31, 2009.
  • 4The filing is made pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K concerning Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
  • 5The company's Chief Financial Officer, Cory T. Walker, signed the report, indicating its official release.
  • 6Information furnished under Item 2.02 is not deemed 'filed' for certain sections of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, but is important for investor awareness.

Frequently Asked Questions

The actual financial results are detailed in the press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K report. You will need to access that exhibit for specific numbers regarding revenue, earnings, and other performance metrics.

Item 2.02 of Form 8-K is used to report a company's results of operations and financial condition. While the information is publicly disclosed, the filing notes that it is 'furnished' and not 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means the company generally has fewer liabilities related to this specific disclosure compared to formally filed registration statements, but it remains a critical source of information for investors.

Brown & Brown, Inc. issued the press release announcing its first quarter 2009 results on April 20, 2009, and the 8-K filing was made on the same day, reporting the earliest event date as April 20, 2009.