8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

ALTRIA GROUP, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 24, 2008)

Filed April 24, 2008For Securities:MO

Summary

Altria Group, Inc. (MO) filed an 8-K on April 24, 2008, primarily to report its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. The report itself is brief, serving as a cover for an attached earnings press release (Exhibit 99.1) which contains the detailed financial performance and operational updates for the period. Investors should refer to the earnings press release for comprehensive information regarding Altria's financial condition and results of operations. While the 8-K filing itself does not provide the specific financial figures, it signifies the official release of this critical information to the public. The filing's purpose is to ensure timely disclosure as required by the SEC, allowing investors to make informed decisions based on the company's latest performance metrics. The information included is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, but rather furnished.

Key Highlights

  • 1Altria Group, Inc. filed a Form 8-K on April 24, 2008.
  • 2The primary purpose of the filing was to report financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2008.
  • 3An earnings press release dated April 24, 2008, is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4The press release contains Altria's financial results and operational updates for the first quarter of 2008.
  • 5The information in Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 liability.
  • 6The filing serves as a mechanism for timely disclosure of quarterly financial performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing by Altria Group, Inc. on April 24, 2008, is to report their financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008, by attaching an earnings press release.

The specific financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2008, are detailed in the Altria Group, Inc. Earnings Press Release, dated April 24, 2008, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

No, in accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information provided in Item 2.02 and its exhibits (like the earnings press release) is furnished, not filed. This means it's not subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

The event date of April 24, 2008, signifies the date the earnings press release announcing the first quarter financial results was issued, making this the earliest event reported in the filing.