Summary
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (HIG) filed an 8-K on February 3, 2014, to announce its financial results for the fiscal year and quarter ended December 31, 2013. This filing includes a press release and an Investor Financial Supplement, which provide detailed financial performance information. Investors should review these documents for a comprehensive understanding of the company's recent operational and financial standing as of the end of 2013. The information is furnished and not considered 'filed' for certain regulatory purposes, meaning it doesn't carry the same liabilities under Section 18 of the Exchange Act but is still crucial for understanding the company's reported performance.
Key Highlights
- 1The Hartford released its fourth quarter and full-year 2013 financial results on February 3, 2014.
- 2The filing includes both a press release and an Investor Financial Supplement (IFS) for detailed financial data.
- 3The disclosed information pertains to the fiscal year and quarter ending December 31, 2013.
- 4The documents are furnished as exhibits (99.1 and 99.2) and incorporated by reference.
- 5The company is providing an update on its financial condition and operational performance.
- 6This 8-K serves as the primary source for the company's officially reported 2013 year-end results.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide the financial results of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. for the fiscal year and the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2013. It includes key financial documents that investors can use to assess the company's performance.
The detailed financial information is provided in two attached exhibits: Exhibit 99.1, which is a press release dated February 3, 2014, and Exhibit 99.2, which is the Investor Financial Supplement (IFS) for the period ended December 31, 2013.
Yes, the information furnished in this Item 2.02 filing, including the exhibits, is considered 'furnished' rather than 'filed.' This means it is not subject to the liabilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it automatically incorporated by reference into other company filings under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act. However, it remains a critical disclosure of the company's reported financial results.