8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORP 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (May 12, 2010)

Filed May 12, 2010For Securities:CINF

Summary

Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF) filed an 8-K report on May 12, 2010, to disclose the posting of investor presentation slides on its website. These slides, designated as Exhibit 99.1, were utilized for investor presentations commencing May 12, 2010. The filing itself does not contain new financial statements or material business updates beyond the presentation materials. The company explicitly states that the information furnished under Regulation FD is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Investors should note that this 8-K serves primarily as a disclosure mechanism for materials presented to investors. The core content and any forward-looking statements or risk discussions are contained within the referenced presentation slides. A 'Safe Harbor' statement is included, reiterating that actual results may differ materially from projections due to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are detailed in their 2009 Form 10-K, covering factors like catastrophe losses, economic conditions, competition, and regulatory changes.

Key Highlights

  • 1CINF filed an 8-K on May 12, 2010, to announce the availability of investor presentation slides.
  • 2The presentation materials were used for investor meetings starting May 12, 2010.
  • 3Exhibit 99.1 contains the investor presentation slides.
  • 4The filing is made under Regulation FD disclosure.
  • 5Information furnished under Item 7.01 is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 purposes.
  • 6The report includes a 'Safe Harbor' statement highlighting potential risks and uncertainties.
  • 7The 'Safe Harbor' statement refers investors to the company's 2009 Form 10-K for a detailed discussion of risk factors.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose investor presentation slides that Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF) is using in its investor meetings. It's a standard disclosure under Regulation FD to ensure broad and fair dissemination of information.

The investor presentation slides are included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and were also posted on the company's investor relations website (www.cinfin.com/investors).

No, this 8-K does not contain new financial results or specific operational updates. It primarily serves as a cover for the investor presentation materials. For detailed financial information and business outlook, investors should refer to CINF's other SEC filings, particularly its 2009 Form 10-K and subsequent quarterly reports.

The 'Safe Harbor' statement is a legal disclaimer indicating that any forward-looking statements made in the presentation materials are subject to risks and uncertainties. It means that actual results could differ materially from projections due to various factors. The company advises investors to consult its 2009 10-K for a comprehensive list of these potential risks.