8-KEarnings & Results

BROWN & BROWN, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 19, 2010)

Filed July 19, 2010For Securities:BRO

Summary

Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO) filed an 8-K on July 19, 2010, to report its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010. The filing primarily serves to provide investors with access to the company's earnings press release, which contains detailed operational and financial performance information for the quarter. This type of filing is crucial for investors to stay informed about the company's ongoing performance and to make informed investment decisions. While the 8-K itself does not contain the financial figures, it incorporates by reference the press release (Exhibit 99.1) where these results are disclosed. Investors are therefore directed to review this press release for specific details on revenue, earnings, and other key financial metrics. The filing also includes standard disclaimers regarding the non-public nature of information furnished under Item 2.02, ensuring it is not deemed 'filed' for certain regulatory purposes, but remains a vital disclosure for market participants.

Key Highlights

  • 1Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO) announced its second quarter 2010 financial results on July 19, 2010, via an 8-K filing.
  • 2The 8-K filing incorporates by reference the company's earnings press release for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 3Investors are directed to the press release for specific details on second quarter 2010 operational and financial performance.
  • 4The filing is an Item 2.02 disclosure, related to Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
  • 5The information furnished under Item 2.02 is generally not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, but serves as a key investor communication.
  • 6Cory T. Walker, Chief Financial Officer, signed the filing on behalf of Brown & Brown, Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Brown & Brown, Inc.'s financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010. It formally includes the company's earnings press release, making these results accessible to the public and investors.

The actual financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010, are detailed in the press release that is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. You will need to review that press release for specific figures on revenue, earnings, and other financial metrics.

No, the information furnished under Item 2.02 of this Current Report, including the press release, is typically not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. However, it is still a critical disclosure for investors to understand the company's performance.