8-KEarnings & Results

BROWN & BROWN, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 18, 2011)

Filed July 18, 2011For Securities:BRO

Summary

Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO) filed an 8-K on July 18, 2011, to report its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011. The primary purpose of this filing was to incorporate by reference a press release detailing these results. Investors should note that this 8-K primarily serves as a notification of the release of Q2 2011 financial performance. For detailed insights into the company's operational and financial condition, investors would need to review the actual press release (Exhibit 99.1) referenced in the filing, which contains the specific figures and commentary on the quarter's performance. The filing itself does not contain the detailed financial statements but rather points to the external document.

Key Highlights

  • 1Brown & Brown, Inc. announced its second quarter 2011 financial results on July 18, 2011.
  • 2The 8-K filing incorporates by reference a press release containing the company's Q2 2011 earnings.
  • 3This filing is a notification of results, with details provided in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 4The information furnished is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 5The filing does not amend or supersede any prior SEC filings.
  • 6Cory T. Walker, Chief Financial Officer, signed the report on behalf of the registrant.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and provide access to Brown & Brown, Inc.'s financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011, through the incorporation by reference of a press release.

The detailed financial results are contained within the press release (Exhibit 99.1) that is furnished with this 8-K filing and incorporated by reference. You would need to access that exhibit for the specific numbers and commentary.

No, this 8-K filing primarily serves to announce that a press release with the Q2 2011 results has been issued. The detailed financial information is within the press release itself, and the 8-K filing indicates that this information should not be considered 'filed' for certain regulatory purposes.