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CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORP 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Jan 31, 2006)

Filed January 31, 2006For Securities:CINF

Summary

Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF) filed a Form 8-K on January 31, 2006, to disclose preliminary results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005, via a news release dated January 30, 2006. This filing provides early insights into the company's financial performance ahead of its full annual report. Investors should review the referenced news release for details on these preliminary results and any commentary provided by management regarding operational highlights or challenges during 2005. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it serves as the official channel for disseminating this important preliminary information. The filing's primary purpose under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) is to ensure that material information is broadly and fairly disseminated to the public. Investors are directed to the attached Exhibit 99.1, the news release, for the substance of the preliminary 2005 results.

Key Highlights

  • 1Company announced preliminary 2005 financial results via a news release.
  • 2The news release is dated January 30, 2006.
  • 3The Form 8-K was filed on January 31, 2006.
  • 4The filing is categorized under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
  • 5Exhibit 99.1 contains the full text of the news release regarding preliminary 2005 results.
  • 6The information is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 7Kenneth W. Stecher, CFO, signed the filing on behalf of the company.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this Form 8-K filing is to publicly disclose, in accordance with Regulation FD, preliminary financial results for Cincinnati Financial Corporation for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005. The details are provided in an attached news release.

The actual preliminary financial results for 2005 are contained within the news release dated January 30, 2006, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing. You will need to refer to that document for specific figures and commentary.

No, the information furnished under Item 7.01 of this report, including the news release, is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it subject to the liabilities of that Section. It is furnished to ensure broad public dissemination.

Kenneth W. Stecher, Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer, signed the Form 8-K filing on behalf of Cincinnati Financial Corporation.