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ALTRIA GROUP, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 26, 2005)

Filed January 26, 2005For Securities:MO

Summary

Altria Group, Inc. (MO) filed a Form 8-K on January 26, 2005, to announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended December 31, 2004. This filing primarily serves to attach the earnings press release, which contains the detailed financial performance information. Investors should note that, as per the filing's instructions, the information presented in this 8-K and its exhibit is considered 'furnished' rather than 'filed,' meaning it does not carry the same liability under Section 18 of the Exchange Act and won't be automatically incorporated into other SEC filings unless specifically referenced. The core of this report is the attached earnings release. While the 8-K itself is a procedural document, the attached press release would have contained the company's revenue, earnings per share, and other key financial metrics for the period. Investors would look to this release for updates on operational performance, segment results (likely including Philip Morris USA, Kraft Foods, and international tobacco operations), and management's commentary on future outlook. The filing signals the company's adherence to timely disclosure of material financial information.

Key Highlights

  • 1Altria Group, Inc. announced its Q4 and full-year 2004 financial results via an earnings press release filed on January 26, 2005.
  • 2The 8-K filing primarily serves as a cover for the earnings press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 3Financial results covered are for the periods ending December 31, 2004.
  • 4Information furnished in this 8-K is not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 5The furnished information will not be automatically incorporated into other SEC filings unless explicitly referenced.
  • 6The filing signifies a standard disclosure of material financial performance to investors.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to Altria Group's earnings press release containing its financial results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended December 31, 2004.

The detailed financial results are contained within Exhibit 99.1, which is the earnings press release dated January 26, 2005, attached to this Form 8-K.

No, according to the filing's instructions, the information in this 8-K and its attached press release 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.

The earnings press release would typically include key financial metrics such as revenue, earnings per share (EPS), net income, and potentially segment-specific performance details for Altria's various business units, along with management's outlook.