8-KEarnings & Results

BROWN & BROWN, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 7, 2011)

Filed February 7, 2011For Securities:BRO

Summary

Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO) filed an 8-K on February 7, 2011, to report its fourth quarter and full-year 2010 financial results. The primary purpose of this filing is to furnish the accompanying press release detailing these results. Investors should note that while this information is being made public, it is furnished under Item 2.02, which means it is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, limiting liability. This report serves as an announcement of the company's operational and financial performance for the period ending December 31, 2010. Investors seeking detailed financial metrics, such as revenue, earnings per share, and net income for both the quarter and the full year, will need to refer to the press release itself, which is incorporated by reference as Exhibit 99.1. This filing itself primarily acts as a cover for the dissemination of that press release.

Key Highlights

  • 1Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO) announced its Q4 and full-year 2010 financial and operational results via an 8-K filing on February 7, 2011.
  • 2The filing incorporates a press release (Exhibit 99.1) that contains the detailed results.
  • 3The information is furnished under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, meaning it's not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 purposes.
  • 4This report serves to publicly disseminate the company's latest financial performance data.
  • 5Investors should consult the incorporated press release for specific financial figures and commentary.
  • 6The filing date is February 7, 2011, covering results through the end of 2010.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce and furnish Brown & Brown, Inc.'s financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2010. It incorporates a press release containing these details.

The detailed financial results are contained within the press release that is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. You will need to access that exhibit for specific numbers on revenue, earnings, and other performance metrics.

No, the information furnished under Item 2.02 of this Form 8-K, including the press release, is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This has implications for liability regarding the disclosed information.

The results announced in this filing cover the fourth quarter of 2010 and the entire fiscal year ended December 31, 2010.