8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

ALTRIA GROUP, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 25, 2006)

Filed July 25, 2006For Securities:MO

Summary

Altria Group, Inc. filed an 8-K on July 25, 2006, to report its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2006. The primary purpose of this filing is to furnish the accompanying earnings press release, which contains the detailed financial performance and operational highlights for the period. Investors should refer to the earnings press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific figures related to revenue, earnings per share, and any other financial metrics disclosed. This report serves as a notification of the release of the company's quarterly performance. While the 8-K itself is procedural, the attached press release is the critical document for understanding Altria's financial condition and results of operations during the second quarter of 2006. The information provided is not considered 'filed' for liability purposes under Section 18 of the Exchange Act but is made available for public consumption.

Key Highlights

  • 1Altria Group, Inc. announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2006.
  • 2The results were disseminated via an earnings press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K.
  • 3The filing is a standard procedure to make the earnings release publicly available.
  • 4Information furnished in this report is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 liability purposes.
  • 5Investors should consult the earnings press release for detailed financial performance data.
  • 6The filing was made on July 25, 2006, reflecting the event date of July 24, 2006.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce and provide access to Altria Group, Inc.'s financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2006, through an accompanying earnings press release (Exhibit 99.1).

The detailed financial results are contained within the Earnings Press Release dated July 25, 2006, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

No, in accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this report and its exhibits is furnished and shall not be deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.

The 'Event date' of July 24, 2006, likely represents the date the earnings press release was issued or the underlying event (the end of the reporting period for the financial results) occurred. The filing date of July 25, 2006, indicates when Altria officially submitted this report to the SEC.