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CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 27, 2011)

Filed April 27, 2011For Securities:CINF

Summary

Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF) filed an 8-K on April 27, 2011, to report its first-quarter 2011 results. The filing primarily serves to furnish a news release and supplemental financial data, offering investors a snapshot of the company's performance and financial condition as of March 31, 2011. While the 8-K itself does not contain detailed financial metrics, it directs investors to the attached exhibits for crucial operational and financial information from the period. Investors should review the provided news release and supplemental data for insights into CINF's profitability, underwriting results, investment income, and any significant trends affecting its business. This filing marks the official disclosure of the company's first-quarter performance, setting the stage for subsequent analysis and investor expectations for the fiscal year. It is important to note that the information furnished under Item 2.02 is not deemed "filed" for purposes of certain securities laws, meaning it is not subject to the same liabilities as formally filed information but remains a primary source for understanding the company's recent performance.

Key Highlights

  • 1Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF) released its First-Quarter 2011 results on April 27, 2011.
  • 2The 8-K filing includes a furnished news release (Exhibit 99.1) and supplemental financial data (Exhibit 99.2).
  • 3These exhibits are the primary source of detailed financial and operational information for the quarter ending March 31, 2011.
  • 4The filing serves as an official notification of the company's Q1 2011 performance.
  • 5Investors are directed to the attached documents for an understanding of the company's results.
  • 6Information furnished under Item 2.02 is not considered 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Frequently Asked Questions

The 8-K filing itself does not contain the specific financial results. Investors need to refer to the attached Exhibit 99.1 (News Release) and Exhibit 99.2 (Supplemental Financial Data) for details on Cincinnati Financial Corporation's first-quarter 2011 performance.

The detailed financial performance data is available in the "News release dated April 27, 2011, 'Cincinnati Financial Reports First-Quarter 2011 Results'" (Exhibit 99.1) and the "Supplemental Financial Data for the period ending March 31, 2011" (Exhibit 99.2), which are furnished as part of this 8-K filing.

When information is 'furnished' under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, it means the company is providing the information to the SEC, but it is not subject to the same liabilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as information that is formally 'filed'. While still important for investors to review, it carries a different legal implication for the company.