8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

ALTRIA GROUP, INC. 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Nov 4, 2004)

Filed November 4, 2004For Securities:MO

Summary

This Form 8-K filing from Altria Group, Inc. (MO) on November 4, 2004, primarily serves as a Regulation FD disclosure, announcing the presentation of its Chairman and CEO, Louis Camilleri, at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer Conference. The filing includes the press release, the CEO's remarks, and a reconciliation of financial data to GAAP, making key company information and strategic insights publicly available. Investors should note that the information provided is for informational purposes and is not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it does not carry the same legal implications as a traditional filing. However, it offers a direct look at the company's perspective on its performance and outlook as presented by top management.

Key Highlights

  • 1Altria Group, Inc. (MO) filed a Form 8-K on November 4, 2004.
  • 2The filing is a Regulation FD Disclosure, ensuring broad public dissemination of material information.
  • 3It includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) related to the company's presentation.
  • 4The remarks by Chairman and CEO Louis Camilleri (Exhibit 99.2) are attached.
  • 5A reconciliation of certain financial data to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is provided (Exhibit 99.3).
  • 6The information is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 purposes, but is publicly shared.
  • 7The event reported on relates to a presentation at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer Conference.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to disclose, under Regulation FD, the content of a press release, the remarks of its Chairman and CEO, and related financial reconciliations from the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer Conference. This ensures that important company information is made available to all investors simultaneously.

This filing primarily serves as a disclosure of a presentation and related materials. While it includes a reconciliation of certain financial data, it does not appear to present new, unaudited quarterly or annual financial results in the typical format of a Form 10-Q or 10-K. Investors should refer to the CEO's remarks and the press release for insights into the company's financial commentary.

The statement that the information is not 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 means that Altria Group is not subject to the liabilities associated with that section regarding the accuracy and completeness of the disclosed information in that specific context. However, the information is still being publicly disseminated to investors.

The actual content of the CEO Louis Camilleri's remarks is provided as Exhibit 99.2 to this Form 8-K filing. Additionally, the press release (Exhibit 99.1) would offer a summary of the key points discussed.