8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

ALTRIA GROUP, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 22, 2009)

Filed July 22, 2009For Securities:MO

Summary

Altria Group, Inc. (MO) filed a Form 8-K on July 22, 2009, primarily to furnish the text of remarks made during their second quarter 2009 earnings conference call. This filing provides investors with access to the management's discussion of financial results, operational highlights, and outlook for the period ended June 30, 2009. While the 8-K itself does not contain new financial data, it serves as a reference point for the detailed commentary provided by the CEO, CFO, and VP of Investor Relations during the call. Investors should review the furnished exhibit (Exhibit 99.1) for insights into Altria's performance, strategic initiatives, and any forward-looking statements made by leadership. This information is crucial for understanding the company's current financial condition and its expected trajectory, particularly in the context of the prevailing economic environment of mid-2009.

Key Highlights

  • 1Altria Group, Inc. (MO) filed an 8-K on July 22, 2009, related to its Q2 2009 earnings.
  • 2The filing's primary purpose is to furnish the text of remarks made during the Q2 2009 earnings conference call.
  • 3Exhibit 99.1 contains remarks from CEO Michael E. Szymanczyk, CFO David R. Beran, and VP of Investor Relations Clifford B. Fleet.
  • 4The information furnished is for the quarter ended June 30, 2009.
  • 5The filing is made under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition).
  • 6The content furnished in Exhibit 99.1 is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, but is important for investor understanding of performance.
  • 7This 8-K serves as a reference for the detailed discussion of Altria's financial and operational results for the specified period.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to furnish the text of remarks made by Altria's senior management during their conference call to review the company's financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2009. It provides investors with the prepared statements and commentary from the earnings call.

The detailed financial results and management commentary are contained within Exhibit 99.1, which is furnished as part of this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to this exhibit for the remarks by the Chairman and CEO, CFO, and VP of Investor Relations.

This specific 8-K filing does not contain new financial statements in the traditional sense. Instead, it furnishes the text of remarks made during an earnings conference call. While these remarks will discuss the company's results and financial condition for the quarter, the detailed financial statements and full earnings release would typically be issued separately or are incorporated by reference from prior disclosures. The 'furnished' nature of the information in Exhibit 99.1 means it's provided for context but doesn't carry the same legal implications as 'filed' information under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

The information is 'furnished' under Item 2.02, which pertains to earnings releases or similar disclosures. This means that while the information is made public and available to investors, it is generally not subject to the liabilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which applies to 'filed' documents. However, it remains a critical source of information for investors to understand management's perspective on the company's performance.