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CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORP 8-K Report (Aug 13, 2002)

Filed August 13, 2002For Securities:CINF

Summary

Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CFC) has filed a Form 8-K on August 13, 2002, to disclose "Statements Under Oath of its Principal Executive Officer and its Principal Financial Officer Regarding Facts and Circumstances Relating to Exchange Act Filings." These statements, incorporated as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, are being filed in response to the SEC's Order No. 4-460 issued on June 27, 2002. The primary purpose of this filing is to provide sworn statements from the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concerning issues related to the company's Exchange Act filings. While the specific details of these "facts and circumstances" are not elaborated upon in the 8-K itself, investors should understand that this filing signals a procedural response to an SEC directive addressing potential concerns with prior filings. The report itself does not contain financial results or operational updates, but rather a compliance-driven disclosure.

Key Highlights

  • 1CFC filed an 8-K on August 13, 2002, to comply with SEC Order No. 4-460.
  • 2The filing includes "Statements Under Oath" from the CEO and CFO concerning Exchange Act filings.
  • 3These statements are attached as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2.
  • 4The report indicates a procedural response to an SEC directive, not a financial or operational update.
  • 5The filing was signed by Kenneth W. Stecher, Chief Financial Officer.
  • 6The filing pertains to 'facts and circumstances relating to Exchange Act Filings'.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to disclose sworn statements from Cincinnati Financial Corporation's Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer regarding facts and circumstances related to the company's Exchange Act filings. This action is a response to SEC Order No. 4-460.

No, this particular 8-K filing does not contain new financial results, performance metrics, or operational updates. Its focus is strictly on providing sworn statements as required by the SEC concerning Exchange Act filings.

These are formal sworn declarations by the company's top executives (CEO and CFO in this case) detailing specific facts and circumstances that are relevant to the company's compliance with and reporting under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This is typically in response to a directive or inquiry from the SEC.

The filing mentions 'facts and circumstances relating to Exchange Act Filings' in response to an SEC Order. While it doesn't explicitly state a financial restatement is occurring, it implies that there may be issues or concerns that the SEC is investigating or requiring clarification on regarding past filings. Investors should look for further disclosures or information from the company or the SEC if specific accounting or financial restatement issues arise.