8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

ALTRIA GROUP, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 19, 2005)

Filed October 19, 2005For Securities:MO

Summary

Altria Group, Inc. (MO) filed an 8-K on October 19, 2005, to announce its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2005. The primary purpose of this filing is to provide investors with access to the company's earnings press release, which details its operational performance and financial condition for the period. Investors should note that the information furnished in this 8-K, including the attached earnings release, is not deemed 'filed' for certain regulatory purposes and will not be incorporated by reference into other filings unless specifically stated.

Key Highlights

  • 1The 8-K filing serves to disseminate Altria Group's financial results for the third quarter of 2005.
  • 2The key document attached is the earnings press release dated October 19, 2005.
  • 3This report is filed under Item 2.02, 'Results of Operations and Financial Condition'.
  • 4The filing includes an exhibit (99.1) which is the earnings press release itself.
  • 5Investors are advised that the content of this 8-K is furnished and not 'filed' in the traditional sense, limiting its liability under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 6The information provided is crucial for understanding Altria's recent performance and financial standing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to Altria Group's financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2005, through an accompanying earnings press release.

The detailed financial results are provided in the earnings press release dated October 19, 2005, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, according to General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this report, including the earnings press release, is considered 'furnished' and not 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it does not carry the same legal liabilities.

No, this information will not be automatically incorporated by reference into other filings unless expressly stated by Altria Group in a specific filing or document.