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ALTRIA GROUP, INC. 8-K Report (Jul 17, 2003)

Filed July 17, 2003For Securities:MO

Summary

This 8-K filing by Altria Group, Inc. (MO) on July 17, 2003, primarily serves to attach their earnings release for the second quarter ended June 30, 2003. While the 8-K itself doesn't contain detailed financial figures, it directs investors to Exhibit 99.1, the earnings release, for comprehensive results and performance metrics. Investors should refer to this attached document for specifics on revenue, earnings per share, and any forward-looking statements made by the company regarding its performance and outlook.

Key Highlights

  • 1Altria Group, Inc. filed a Form 8-K on July 17, 2003.
  • 2The filing's primary purpose is to report financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2003.
  • 3The key document attached is the earnings release dated July 17, 2003, as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4This filing is made under Regulation FD disclosure rules.
  • 5Information furnished in this report is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 6The report includes a signature from G. Penn Holsenbeck, Vice President, Associate General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.
  • 7The 8-K confirms the company's principal executive offices are located at 120 Park Avenue, New York, New York.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce and provide access to Altria Group, Inc.'s financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2003, by attaching their earnings release.

Detailed financial results for the second quarter of 2003 can be found in the earnings release dated July 17, 2003, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, this 8-K filing itself does not contain the detailed financial data. It serves as a notification and attachment mechanism for the company's earnings release, which holds the specific financial information.

The mention of Regulation FD (Fair Disclosure) indicates that the company is making a public disclosure of material non-public information (in this case, quarterly earnings) simultaneously to all investors, preventing selective disclosure.