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CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 6, 2008)

Filed August 6, 2008For Securities:CINF

Summary

Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF) filed an 8-K on August 6, 2008, to report its second-quarter 2008 financial results. The report's primary purpose is to furnish a news release and supplemental financial data, providing investors with details on the company's profit performance during the period. While the 8-K itself doesn't contain the detailed financial figures, it directs readers to these attached exhibits for a comprehensive understanding of the company's operational and financial condition for the quarter ending June 30, 2008. Investors should review the referenced news release and supplemental data to ascertain CINF's profitability, key performance indicators, and any management commentary regarding business trends and outlook. Given the filing date, the second quarter of 2008, this information is crucial for assessing the company's standing amidst the broader economic conditions of that time.

Key Highlights

  • 1Filing Date: August 6, 2008.
  • 2Purpose: To report Cincinnati Financial Corporation's (CINF) second-quarter 2008 profit and financial condition.
  • 3Key Documents Furnished: News release titled 'Cincinnati Financial Reports Second-quarter 2008 Profit' (Exhibit 99.1) and 'Supplemental Financial Data' (Exhibit 99.2).
  • 4Information Incorporated by Reference: The content of the furnished news release and supplemental data is incorporated into the 8-K filing.
  • 5Investor Focus: Investors are directed to the attached exhibits for detailed financial performance information for Q2 2008.
  • 6Filing Status: Information furnished under Item 2.02 is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 purposes, limiting liability.
  • 7Key Executive Signature: The report is signed by Steven J. Johnston, Chief Financial Officer, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Cincinnati Financial Corporation's financial results for the second quarter of 2008. It incorporates by reference a news release and supplemental financial data that provide details on the company's profit and financial condition for the period.

The detailed financial results, profit information, and supplemental data for the second quarter of 2008 are contained within Exhibit 99.1 (News Release) and Exhibit 99.2 (Supplemental Financial Data), which are furnished as part of this 8-K filing.

This 8-K filing itself is a cover document. The specific financial numbers and details regarding Cincinnati Financial Corporation's second-quarter 2008 profit and financial condition are located in the attached news release (Exhibit 99.1) and the supplemental financial data (Exhibit 99.2).

The disclaimer states that the information furnished in this report (specifically under Item 2.02) is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means the company is generally not liable for any inaccuracies in that furnished information under that specific section of law, though it is still publicly disclosed.