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ALTRIA GROUP, INC. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (May 15, 2007)

Filed May 15, 2007For Securities:MO

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by Altria Group, Inc. (MO) from May 15, 2007, primarily serves to provide supplemental financial information in an XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) format. The company attached an "Intelligent Financial Statement™ (IFS)" PDF and XBRL-formatted exhibits containing unaudited condensed financial statements for various quarters in 2005, 2006, and for the quarter ended March 31, 2007. This filing is a test for the company's adoption and presentation of XBRL data, intended to facilitate more efficient data analysis. Investors should note that the information presented in these XBRL documents is explicitly stated as unaudited and not the official filing. Therefore, investors are advised to rely on the official versions of previously furnished documents for investment decisions. The purpose is to test the XBRL format and technology rather than to present new material financial results. Consequently, this filing does not alter Altria's reported financial performance or legal obligations.

Key Highlights

  • 1Altria Group, Inc. is filing supplemental financial data in XBRL format as part of testing new reporting technology.
  • 2The filing includes unaudited condensed statements of earnings and balance sheets for various periods in 2005 and 2006, as well as for the quarter ending March 31, 2007.
  • 3The XBRL-formatted data is presented as an "Intelligent Financial Statement™ (IFS)" and as Exhibit 100.
  • 4Investors are cautioned that the XBRL information is unaudited and should not be relied upon for investment decisions; official filings remain the primary source.
  • 5This filing does not contain new material financial results or operational updates, but rather focuses on the technical presentation of financial data.
  • 6The company is testing XBRL's capabilities for improved data analysis and transparency.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is for Altria Group, Inc. to submit supplemental financial information in an XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) format. This is part of the company's effort to test and adopt new technologies for financial reporting, aiming to provide data in a more structured and analyzable way.

No, investors are explicitly advised not to rely on the financial data presented in the XBRL documents for investment decisions. The filing states that this information is unaudited and not the official publicly filed financial statements. Investors should continue to refer to the official versions of previously furnished documents.

The XBRL exhibits include unaudited Condensed Statements of Earnings, Selected Financial Data by Business Segment, Net Earnings and Diluted Earnings Per Share, Condensed Statements of Earnings Restated for Discontinued Operations (for 2005 and 2006 quarters), and Condensed Balance Sheets.

No, this filing is focused on the technical aspect of reporting and testing XBRL technology. It does not present new material financial performance results or significant business updates. The data provided is supplemental to previously released financial information.