8-KEarnings & Results

BROWN & BROWN, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 4, 2014)

Filed February 4, 2014For Securities:BRO

Summary

Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO) filed an 8-K on February 4, 2014, to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2013. The report primarily consists of a press release detailing these results, furnished as Exhibit 99.1. Investors should note that this information, while informative, is furnished and not deemed "filed" for certain regulatory purposes, meaning it doesn't automatically trigger liabilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or get incorporated into future registration statements unless explicitly referenced. While the specific financial figures are within the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1), the core purpose of this filing is to make the market aware of the company's performance. Investors seeking detailed insights into revenue, earnings per share, and any forward-looking guidance would need to review the content of the Exhibit 99.1 press release itself. This 8-K serves as the official notification of the availability of those results.

Key Highlights

  • 1Brown & Brown, Inc. announced its fourth quarter and full-year 2013 financial results on February 3, 2014.
  • 2The primary content of the filing is a press release detailing these operational and financial outcomes.
  • 3The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing.
  • 4Information furnished via this 8-K is not considered "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 5The furnished information will not be incorporated by reference into future Securities Act registration statements unless specifically stated.
  • 6The filing indicates that the company's Sr. Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, Cory Walker, signed the report on February 3, 2014.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Brown & Brown, Inc.'s financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year of 2013. It acts as a formal notification to investors and the market by including the press release that contains these results.

The detailed financial results are contained within the press release dated February 3, 2014, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to Exhibit 99.1 for specific figures regarding revenue, earnings, and other financial metrics.

No, the information furnished in this 8-K, particularly the press release, is not deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means the company does not assume the same level of liability for its accuracy under that specific section. It also won't be automatically incorporated into other SEC filings unless expressly stated.

Cory Walker is identified as the Sr. Vice President, Treasurer, and Chief Financial Officer of Brown & Brown, Inc. They signed this 8-K filing, indicating their authorization and responsibility for the reported information on behalf of the company.