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CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 15, 2008)

Filed October 15, 2008For Securities:CINF

Summary

Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF) filed an 8-K on October 15, 2008, primarily to disclose information regarding its third-quarter investment portfolio. The company provided early online access to this listing through a news release issued on October 13, 2008, which is furnished as an exhibit to this filing. This action aligns with Regulation FD disclosure requirements and provides investors with timely information about the composition of CINF's investment assets. While this 8-K does not contain detailed financial results or forward-looking statements, its core purpose is to offer transparency into the company's investment holdings. Investors interested in CINF's asset allocation and potential exposure to market fluctuations would find this information particularly relevant, especially given the prevailing economic conditions at the time. The filing emphasizes that the provided information is furnished and not deemed "filed" for purposes of certain SEC liabilities.

Key Highlights

  • 1Company provided early online access to its third-quarter investment portfolio listing.
  • 2News release regarding portfolio access was issued on October 13, 2008.
  • 3The news release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing.
  • 4The filing is made under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
  • 5Information furnished is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 6Steven J. Johnston, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer, signed the report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to disclose Cincinnati Financial Corporation's third-quarter investment portfolio listing, providing investors with early online access to this information through a news release.

No, this specific 8-K filing does not include detailed financial results for the third quarter. Its primary focus is on providing access to the investment portfolio listing.

When information is 'furnished' (as opposed to 'filed'), it generally means it is being provided to the SEC for disclosure purposes but is not subject to the same level of liability under certain sections of securities laws, such as Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This is a common practice for Regulation FD disclosures.

Steven J. Johnston is the Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, and Treasurer of Cincinnati Financial Corporation. He signed the 8-K report on behalf of the company.