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CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 26, 2012)

Filed July 26, 2012For Securities:CINF

Summary

Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF) filed an 8-K on July 26, 2012, to report its second-quarter 2012 financial results. The report primarily incorporates by reference a news release and supplemental financial data, both issued on the same date. While the 8-K itself does not contain detailed financial figures, it directs investors to these accompanying documents for specific performance metrics. Investors seeking to understand CINF's performance in Q2 2012 should review the "Cincinnati Financial Reports Second-Quarter 2012 Results" news release and the "Supplemental Financial Data" for comprehensive information on operations and financial condition during that period. The filing emphasizes that the furnished information is not considered "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Key Highlights

  • 1Cincinnati Financial Corporation filed an 8-K on July 26, 2012, to report its second-quarter 2012 results.
  • 2The filing incorporates by reference a news release and supplemental financial data.
  • 3The news release is titled "Cincinnati Financial Reports Second-Quarter 2012 Results."
  • 4Supplemental Financial Data for the period ending June 30, 2012, was also provided.
  • 5The report serves as a notification mechanism for the release of Q2 2012 financial performance.
  • 6The furnished information is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 7Michael J. Sewell, CFO, Senior Vice President and Treasurer, signed the report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The detailed financial results for Cincinnati Financial Corporation's second quarter of 2012 are located in the "Cincinnati Financial Reports Second-Quarter 2012 Results" news release and the "Supplemental Financial Data," both furnished as exhibits to this 8-K filing dated July 26, 2012.

No, this 8-K filing (Item 2.02 and Item 9.01) does not contain the detailed financial statements directly. Instead, it incorporates by reference a news release and supplemental financial data where this information can be found.

The statement means that the information provided in the news release and supplemental financial data, while furnished as part of the 8-K, is not subject to the same liability provisions of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as information that is formally "filed." This is a standard disclosure for 8-K filings that report earnings via press release.