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CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 2, 2005)

Filed February 2, 2005For Securities:CINF

Summary

Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF) filed an 8-K on February 2, 2005, to announce its record-breaking results for the fiscal year 2004. The report highlights significant achievements and financial performance, indicating a strong year for the company. Investors can gain insights into the company's operational success and financial health through the details provided in the attached news release, which is incorporated by reference. The key takeaway for investors is the company's declaration of record results, suggesting robust growth and profitability. While the 8-K itself is a notification filing, the incorporated news release (Exhibit 99.1) contains the crucial details regarding these record results. Investors should refer to this exhibit for specific financial figures, performance metrics, and any management commentary on the drivers behind this success.

Key Highlights

  • 1Announcement of record 2004 results for Cincinnati Financial Corporation.
  • 2The 8-K filing is dated February 2, 2005.
  • 3The record results are detailed in an attached news release, furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4The news release is incorporated by reference into the 8-K filing.
  • 5The filing focuses on Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits).
  • 6Kenneth W. Stecher, Chief Financial Officer, signed the filing.
  • 7The information furnished is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to Cincinnati Financial Corporation's record-breaking financial results for the fiscal year 2004. The details of these results are presented in an accompanying news release.

The specific details about the record 2004 results are contained within the news release titled 'CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORPORATION REPORTS RECORD 2004 RESULTS,' which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and incorporated by reference.

No, according to the filing, the information furnished in this report, including exhibits, is provided pursuant to Item 2.02 and shall not be deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section.

Kenneth W. Stecher is the Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer, and Principal Accounting Officer of Cincinnati Financial Corporation. He signed this 8-K filing on behalf of the company.