Summary
Altria Group, Inc. (MO) filed an 8-K on April 16, 2003, primarily to announce its first-quarter financial results for the period ended March 31, 2003. The report includes an earnings release as an exhibit, which contains the detailed financial performance for the quarter. Investors should refer to this earnings release for specific figures on revenue, profitability, and any forward-looking statements made by the company regarding its outlook.
Key Highlights
- 1Altria Group, Inc. filed an 8-K on April 16, 2003.
- 2The filing's primary purpose is to disclose financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2003.
- 3An earnings release dated April 16, 2003, is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
- 4The earnings release contains the company's financial performance and results for the first quarter.
- 5The report is furnished under Regulation FD, specifically referencing Item 12 of Form 8-K.
- 6Information furnished is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce and provide the company's financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2003, through an accompanying earnings release.
The detailed financial results are located in the earnings release dated April 16, 2003, which is provided as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.
While this 8-K itself is a transmittal document, the accompanying earnings release (Exhibit 99.1) typically contains forward-looking statements and guidance. Investors should review the earnings release for this information.
The information is being 'furnished' and not 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act. This means it's being provided to the public under Regulation FD but does not carry the same legal liabilities as 'filed' documents concerning accuracy under Section 18.