Summary
Altria Group, Inc. (MO) filed a Form 8-K on April 20, 2005, to announce its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2005, via an accompanying earnings press release (Exhibit 99.1). This report primarily serves to furnish these results to the public and does not contain new material business events beyond the earnings announcement. Investors should note that while the earnings release is attached, the information within this 8-K, including the press release, is furnished and not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it is not subject to the liabilities of that section and won't be automatically incorporated into other SEC filings unless specifically referenced. The key takeaway for investors is to review the details within the April 20, 2005 earnings press release for a comprehensive understanding of Altria's performance during the first quarter of 2005.
Key Highlights
- 1The 8-K filing announces Altria Group's financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2005.
- 2An earnings press release dated April 20, 2005, is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
- 3The filing is made pursuant to Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition).
- 4Information furnished in this 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
- 5The report does not automatically incorporate the earnings information into other filings unless expressly stated.
- 6The primary purpose of this 8-K is to provide public access to the company's quarterly earnings announcement.
- 7Key financial details and performance metrics for Q1 2005 would be found in the attached earnings press release (Exhibit 99.1).