Summary
Altria Group, Inc. filed an 8-K on January 31, 2006, to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended December 31, 2005. The filing primarily serves to furnish the earnings press release announcing these results, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1. While this 8-K doesn't contain detailed financial statements or forward-looking guidance directly within the report itself, it directs investors to the earnings press release for comprehensive information on the company's performance. Investors seeking to understand Altria's operational and financial standing for the period should refer to the accompanying press release for specific figures and commentary on results of operations and financial condition.
Key Highlights
- 1Altria Group, Inc. (MO) filed a Form 8-K on January 31, 2006.
- 2The filing is primarily to announce financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2005.
- 3An earnings press release dated January 31, 2006, is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
- 4The press release contains the detailed financial results and commentary.
- 5Information furnished in this 8-K is not deemed 'filed' for certain legal purposes, including Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
- 6The press release content will not be incorporated by reference into other filings unless expressly stated.
- 7The report confirms the company's principal executive offices are located at 120 Park Avenue, New York, NY.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to Altria Group, Inc.'s earnings press release, which details the company's financial results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended December 31, 2005.
The actual financial results, including details on operations and financial condition, are contained within the earnings press release dated January 31, 2006, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
This specific Form 8-K filing does not directly contain detailed financial statements or forward-looking guidance. Investors should refer to the furnished earnings press release (Exhibit 99.1) for such information. The 8-K itself mainly serves as a notification and an attachment vehicle for the press release.
The filing states that the information in this Current Report, including Exhibit 99.1, is 'furnished' and not 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means Altria Group, Inc. is not subject to the liabilities associated with Section 18 for this information, and it will not be automatically incorporated into other SEC filings unless specifically referenced.