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CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP INC/RI 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Feb 14, 2018)

Filed February 14, 2018For Securities:CFGCFG-PHCFG-PECFG-PI

Summary

Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (CFG) filed an 8-K on February 14, 2018, primarily to announce that its Chief Financial Officer, John Woods, was scheduled to present at the Credit Suisse 19th Annual Financial Services Forum on the same day. This presentation, accompanied by a webcast and its subsequent replay, offered investors an opportunity to gain insights into the company's financial performance and strategic outlook directly from senior management. The key takeaway for investors is that CFG is actively engaging with the investment community through these forums, signaling transparency and a willingness to discuss its business. While this filing does not contain new financial results or material events in the traditional sense, the attached presentation (Exhibit 99.1) is the most critical piece of information for investors seeking forward-looking commentary or updates on the company's strategies and market position discussed at the forum.

Key Highlights

  • 1Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (CFG) Chief Financial Officer, John Woods, presented at the Credit Suisse 19th Annual Financial Services Forum on February 14, 2018.
  • 2A live webcast of the presentation was made available, with a replay accessible for 30 days post-event.
  • 3The primary purpose of the 8-K filing was to provide notice of this investor relations event.
  • 4A copy of the presentation, dated February 14, 2018, is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the filing.
  • 5The filing emphasizes that information furnished under Regulation FD, including the presentation, is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 liability purposes.
  • 6This event serves as a platform for management to communicate directly with investors and analysts.
  • 7Investors are encouraged to review the attached presentation for detailed insights shared during the forum.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to inform investors that Citizens Financial Group's CFO, John Woods, was scheduled to present at the Credit Suisse Financial Services Forum and to provide access to the presentation materials through an attached exhibit and webcast.

A copy of the presentation is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Additionally, a replay of the webcast was available for 30 days following the event.

This specific 8-K filing primarily serves as disclosure for an investor presentation event and does not contain new, unaudited financial results or significant material business updates in the traditional sense. The key information for investors will be within the content of the presentation itself.

The Regulation FD Disclosure section indicates that the information provided, including the presentation, is intended to ensure that material information is broadly disseminated to the public, preventing selective disclosure. However, it also notes that this information is not deemed 'filed' for certain legal liabilities, which is standard practice for such disclosures.