8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

ALTRIA GROUP, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 20, 2005)

Filed July 20, 2005For Securities:MO

Summary

This 8-K filing from Altria Group, Inc. (MO) dated July 20, 2005, primarily announces the company's financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2005, via an attached earnings press release (Exhibit 99.1). While the 8-K itself doesn't contain the specific financial figures, it serves as the official notification and furnishing of this important investor information to the SEC. Investors should refer to the earnings press release for detailed insights into Altria's performance during the second quarter of 2005. This filing is a standard procedure for publicly traded companies to disseminate timely financial updates. The key takeaway for investors is that the detailed performance metrics, revenue figures, earnings per share, and any forward-looking statements or significant business developments related to the quarter are contained within the furnished Exhibit 99.1. Investors seeking to understand Altria's operational and financial health for the period should prioritize reviewing that document.

Key Highlights

  • 1Altria Group, Inc. (MO) filed an 8-K on July 20, 2005, to report its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2005.
  • 2The core of the filing is the furnishing of an earnings press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the company's financial performance for the period.
  • 3This 8-K acts as a notification mechanism, directing investors to the earnings press release for detailed financial information.
  • 4The information furnished is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, limiting liability.
  • 5The filing does not incorporate the press release into other SEC filings unless specifically referenced.
  • 6Key financial metrics, operational performance, and any forward-looking statements are expected to be detailed in the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1).

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide Altria Group's financial results for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2005. It serves as a notification to investors and the market by furnishing the company's earnings press release.

The specific financial results, including revenue, earnings per share, and other key performance indicators for the quarter ended June 30, 2005, are detailed in the Earnings Press Release dated July 20, 2005, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing.

No, this 8-K filing primarily serves to furnish the earnings press release (Exhibit 99.1). The detailed financial statements and analysis for the quarter are contained within that press release, not directly in the 8-K document itself.

When information is 'furnished' under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, it means the company is providing the information to the SEC, but it is not subject to the same level of regulatory scrutiny or liability as information that is formally 'filed' under other sections of the Securities Exchange Act, particularly Section 18. This is a common practice for earnings releases.