8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

BROWN & BROWN, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 28, 2019)

Filed January 28, 2019For Securities:BRO

Summary

Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO) filed an 8-K on January 28, 2019, to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2018. The report primarily serves to furnish a press release containing these results, which is incorporated by reference as Exhibit 99.1. Investors should refer to this press release for the specific financial details and operational performance announcements made by the company on that date. While the 8-K itself does not contain detailed financial tables, it signals the company's official communication of its performance. The filing confirms that the information provided is for informational purposes and is not considered 'filed' under certain sections of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, a standard disclaimer for such releases. Investors seeking a comprehensive understanding of the company's 2018 performance and outlook should consult the press release furnished with this filing.

Key Highlights

  • 1Company announced fourth quarter and full year 2018 financial results on January 28, 2019.
  • 2The 8-K filing incorporates a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed results.
  • 3Investors should review the furnished press release for specific financial performance and operational details.
  • 4The filing is standard procedure for disseminating earnings information.
  • 5Information furnished under Item 2.02 is generally not considered 'filed' for liability purposes under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 6This 8-K serves as a notification of the earnings release, not a detailed financial statement itself.

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 fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2018, through an accompanying press release.

The actual financial results are detailed in the press release dated January 28, 2019, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and incorporated by reference.

No, this 8-K filing itself does not contain detailed financial statements. It primarily serves to inform investors that a press release with the company's operational and financial results has been issued.

The filing states that the information furnished under Item 2.02, including the press release, shall not be deemed to be filed for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it does not subject the company to liabilities under that specific section.