8-KExhibits & Filings

BROWN & BROWN, INC. 8-K Report, Exhibit Filing (Oct 21, 2014)

Filed October 21, 2014For Securities:BRO

Summary

This 8-K filing from Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO) on October 21, 2014, primarily serves to announce their third-quarter 2014 financial results. The key takeaway for investors is the release of the press statement detailing the company's performance for the quarter ended September 30, 2014. This filing incorporates the press release by reference, making its contents accessible to the public and providing crucial data points regarding the company's operational and financial condition. Investors should review the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific financial metrics, including revenue, earnings per share, and any commentary from management on the quarter's performance and future outlook. While this 8-K itself doesn't contain the detailed results, it acts as the official channel for disseminating this important information, signaling the company's commitment to transparency and timely disclosure of its financial health.

Key Highlights

  • 1Brown & Brown, Inc. announced its third-quarter 2014 financial results via a press release dated October 20, 2014.
  • 2The 8-K filing formally incorporates this press release (Exhibit 99.1) by reference.
  • 3This filing is an official notification of the company's performance for the quarter ending September 30, 2014.
  • 4Investors are directed to the furnished press release for detailed operational and financial information.
  • 5The filing is made under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition).
  • 6The Chief Financial Officer, R. Andrew Watts, signed the filing, indicating internal oversight of the disclosed information.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to Brown & Brown, Inc.'s financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2014, through the incorporation of a press release.

The specific financial results are detailed in the press release dated October 20, 2014, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and incorporated by reference.

No, this 8-K filing does not contain the full financial statements. It incorporates by reference the press release that announces the results of operations and financial condition for the third quarter of 2014.

The disclosure that the information furnished under Item 2.02 is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 purposes means that the company is not subject to the same liability for that specific information under that particular section of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, compared to information that is formally 'filed'.