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ALTRIA GROUP, INC. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Feb 2, 2005)

Filed February 2, 2005For Securities:MO

Summary

This 8-K filing by Altria Group, Inc. (MO) on February 2, 2005, primarily serves to report the filing of its audited consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003. These statements, along with the independent auditor's report and management's report on internal control over financial reporting, are being incorporated by reference into Altria's upcoming Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year 2004. This filing provides investors with key financial performance data and assurances regarding the accuracy and reliability of the company's financial reporting. For investors, this report is a crucial component of the annual financial disclosure process. It allows for an in-depth review of Altria's financial health, profitability, and operational performance for the recently concluded fiscal year. The inclusion of management's assessment of internal controls is also significant, offering insight into the robustness of the company's financial processes and a commitment to financial integrity.

Key Highlights

  • 1Filing of audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the years ended December 31, 2004, and 2003.
  • 2Incorporation by reference of these financial statements into the forthcoming Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.
  • 3Inclusion of the independent registered public accounting firm's report on the financial statements.
  • 4Inclusion of management's report on internal control over financial reporting.
  • 5Filing of a statement regarding the computation of ratios of earnings to fixed charges.
  • 6The report serves as a comprehensive update on the company's financial position and reporting practices for the period.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to make public Altria Group, Inc.'s audited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2004, and 2003, along with related reports, which will be incorporated into their 2004 Annual Report (10-K).

This filing includes the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, and the related consolidated statements of earnings, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the three years ended December 31, 2004. It also contains the independent auditor's report and management's report on internal control over financial reporting.

Incorporation by reference means that these detailed financial statements and reports are officially part of Altria's Annual Report on Form 10-K. This provides investors with direct access to the audited financial data and management's assessment of internal controls within the formal SEC filing framework.

This specific 8-K filing focuses on the reporting of historical financial statements and related reports. It does not contain new business updates, operational results beyond the financial statements, or forward-looking statements as its primary content.