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CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 5, 2009)

Filed February 5, 2009For Securities:CINF

Summary

Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF) filed an 8-K on February 5, 2009, reporting its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2008. The company announced a profitable fourth quarter and full year, indicating resilience despite the challenging economic environment of 2008. This filing primarily serves to furnish these results and related supplemental data to investors, along with news of a declared quarterly cash dividend. The report highlights the company's ability to maintain profitability through its insurance operations. While specific financial figures are detailed in the referenced exhibits, the core message is one of operational strength and continued commitment to returning value to shareholders through dividends. Investors should review the provided supplemental financial data and earnings release for a comprehensive understanding of the company's performance and financial condition.

Key Highlights

  • 1Cincinnati Financial reported a profitable fourth quarter and full year for 2008.
  • 2The company announced the declaration of a $0.39 quarterly cash dividend.
  • 3The 8-K filing incorporates by reference a news release detailing the 2008 fourth quarter and full-year financial results.
  • 4Supplemental Financial Data for the period was also furnished as part of the filing.
  • 5The filing includes a news release announcing appointments and promotions within Cincinnati Financial's subsidiaries.
  • 6The report emphasizes the company's ability to generate profits amidst a difficult economic climate.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce and provide investors with CINF's financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2008, as detailed in an accompanying news release and supplemental financial data. It also includes information regarding a declared quarterly dividend and subsidiary appointments.

Yes, according to the news release referenced in the filing, Cincinnati Financial reported a profitable fourth quarter and a profitable full year for 2008, indicating the company's ability to navigate the challenging economic environment.

The filing announces that the Cincinnati Financial Corporation Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.39 per share. This information is provided via a news release incorporated by reference.

More detailed financial information can be found in Exhibit 99.1 (News release titled 'Cincinnati Financial Reports Profitable 2008 Fourth Quarter and Full Year') and Exhibit 99.2 (Supplemental Financial Data), both dated February 5, 2009, which are incorporated by reference into this 8-K filing.