8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

BROWN & BROWN, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 23, 2017)

Filed January 23, 2017For Securities:BRO

Summary

Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO) filed an 8-K on January 23, 2017, to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2016. The primary purpose of this filing is to furnish the press release announcing these results, which provides investors with key performance metrics. While the filing itself is brief and mainly serves as an announcement vehicle, the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) contains the substantive financial and operational details investors need to assess the company's performance. Investors should review the furnished press release for specific figures regarding revenue, earnings per share, and other operational highlights for the periods ending December 31, 2016. It's important to note that the information furnished under Item 2.02 is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 purposes and generally won't be incorporated into future SEC filings unless specifically referenced. This means the press release content is the primary source of new information being disseminated through this 8-K.

Key Highlights

  • 1Brown & Brown, Inc. announced its fourth quarter and full year 2016 financial results on January 23, 2017.
  • 2The 8-K filing primarily incorporates a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the financial results.
  • 3Investors can find detailed operational and financial performance information within the furnished press release.
  • 4The filing serves as notification of the release of Q4 and FY 2016 earnings.
  • 5Information furnished under Item 2.02 is not deemed filed for Section 18 purposes.
  • 6The press release is the key document for analyzing the company's reported performance for the specified periods.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and furnish Brown & Brown, Inc.'s press release detailing its financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2016.

The actual financial results are contained within the press release, furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. You should refer to that document for specific revenue, earnings, and other performance data.

No, the information furnished under Item 2.02 of this Current Report, including the press release, is not deemed to be filed for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and therefore is not subject to the liabilities of that section.

Generally, no. The information in this Current Report will not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, unless Brown & Brown, Inc. expressly sets forth by specific reference in such filing.