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CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 2, 2011)

Filed February 2, 2011For Securities:CINF

Summary

Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF) filed an 8-K on February 2, 2011, to report its fourth-quarter and full-year 2010 results. The filing primarily directs investors to a furnished news release (Exhibit 99.1) and supplemental financial data (Exhibit 99.2) for detailed financial performance information. While specific figures are not detailed within the 8-K itself, these accompanying documents would contain the core financial metrics for the periods ending December 31, 2010. Investors should refer to the attached news release and supplemental data for a comprehensive understanding of CINF's operational and financial condition. The 8-K serves as a notification mechanism for the release of this information. It's important to note the standard disclaimer stating that the furnished information is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which limits liability but also means it's not automatically incorporated into other SEC filings unless explicitly stated.

Key Highlights

  • 1CINF announced Q4 and Full-Year 2010 financial results on February 2, 2011.
  • 2The 8-K filing primarily references a separate news release (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed results.
  • 3Supplemental Financial Data (Exhibit 99.2) was also provided for the period ending December 31, 2010.
  • 4Investors need to consult Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 for specific financial performance metrics.
  • 5The filing includes a standard disclaimer regarding the 'furnished' nature of the information, not 'filed'.
  • 6This report serves as a notification of the availability of the Q4 and FY 2010 earnings information.

Frequently Asked Questions

The 8-K filing itself does not contain the specific financial results. Investors must refer to the attached news release (Exhibit 99.1) and Supplemental Financial Data (Exhibit 99.2) for detailed figures on revenue, earnings, expenses, and other key performance indicators for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2010.

The detailed financial performance is available in Exhibit 99.1 (News release titled 'Cincinnati Financial Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2010 Results') and Exhibit 99.2 (Supplemental Financial Data), both furnished with this 8-K filing on February 2, 2011.

The disclaimer means that while the information is being provided to the SEC, it is not considered officially 'filed' for the purposes of certain liability provisions, such as Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This is a common practice for earnings releases and supplemental data. It also implies that this information is not automatically incorporated into other SEC filings like registration statements unless specifically referenced.