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CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 2, 2017)

Filed August 2, 2017For Securities:CINF

Summary

Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF) filed an 8-K on August 2, 2017, to report its second-quarter 2017 results. The filing incorporates by reference a news release and supplemental financial data, both issued on the same date. While the 8-K itself doesn't contain the detailed financial figures, it directs investors to these accompanying documents for comprehensive information on the company's performance during the second quarter of 2017. Investors should refer to the attached Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 for specifics on earnings, revenue, and other key financial metrics. This report serves as an announcement and a pointer to the detailed unaudited financial information released by CINF. The company has elected to be treated as an emerging growth company. Investors looking for the second-quarter performance details should consult the news release and supplemental data provided with this 8-K filing.

Key Highlights

  • 1CINF filed an 8-K on August 2, 2017, announcing second-quarter 2017 results.
  • 2The filing includes a news release (Exhibit 99.1) and supplemental financial data (Exhibit 99.2).
  • 3Investors must refer to the attached exhibits for detailed financial performance information for Q2 2017.
  • 4The report is furnished, not filed, meaning it is not subject to Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 5CINF has elected to be recognized as an emerging growth company.
  • 6The filings provide information up to June 30, 2017.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Cincinnati Financial Corporation's (CINF) financial results for the second quarter of 2017. It directs investors to accompanying documents containing the detailed financial information.

The actual financial results are detailed in the news release (Exhibit 99.1) and the supplemental financial data (Exhibit 99.2) that are furnished with this 8-K filing.

No, in accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information furnished in this report, including the exhibits, shall not be deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933. This means it is not subject to the liabilities associated with formal 'filings'.

As an 'emerging growth company,' CINF may be eligible for certain regulatory accommodations and transition periods for complying with new or revised financial accounting standards. The filing indicates that they have not elected to opt out of the extended transition period for these standards.