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CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 8, 2012)

Filed February 8, 2012For Securities:CINF

Summary

Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF) filed an 8-K on February 8, 2012, to report its fourth-quarter and full-year 2011 financial results. The filing primarily serves to incorporate by reference a news release and supplemental financial data that detail these results. Investors should note that the information furnished in this report is not considered "filed" for regulatory purposes, meaning it does not carry the same legal implications as a standard filing. However, it provides a direct look at the company's performance for the period ending December 31, 2011. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it directs investors to the accompanying press release and supplemental data for a comprehensive understanding of CINF's operational and financial condition. This includes key performance indicators, earnings, and other relevant financial metrics that would be crucial for assessing the company's standing at the close of 2011. Investors are encouraged to review these referenced documents for specific insights into CINF's business performance.

Key Highlights

  • 1Company reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2011 results.
  • 2The 8-K filing incorporates by reference a news release detailing the results.
  • 3Supplemental financial data for the period ending December 31, 2011, was also provided.
  • 4The filing occurred on February 8, 2012.
  • 5The disclosed financial information is furnished, not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 6Michael J. Sewell, CFO, SVP, and Treasurer, signed the report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report and provide access to Cincinnati Financial Corporation's fourth-quarter and full-year 2011 financial results through an attached news release and supplemental financial data.

The detailed financial results are not contained within the 8-K form itself but are provided in Exhibit 99.1 (News Release) and Exhibit 99.2 (Supplemental Financial Data), which are incorporated by reference into this filing.

No, the information furnished in this report is specifically stated as not being deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it subject to the liabilities of that Section.

Michael J. Sewell, Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President and Treasurer, signed the report on behalf of Cincinnati Financial Corporation.