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ALTRIA GROUP, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 28, 2010)

Filed January 28, 2010For Securities:MO

Summary

Altria Group, Inc. (MO) filed a Form 8-K on January 28, 2010, to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended December 31, 2009. The report's primary purpose was to furnish the accompanying earnings press release to the SEC, which details the company's performance. Investors should note that the information provided in this 8-K, specifically under Item 2.02 and its attached exhibit, is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not carry the same legal implications as formally filed information. The earnings press release, incorporated by reference, contains the critical financial data investors would be seeking, such as revenue, net income, earnings per share, and commentary on business segment performance for both the quarter and the full year. While the 8-K itself is procedural, the attached press release is the substantive document for understanding Altria's operational and financial condition at the close of 2009.

Key Highlights

  • 1Altria Group, Inc. filed an 8-K on January 28, 2010, reporting its Q4 and full-year 2009 financial results.
  • 2The report's primary function is to provide the earnings press release dated January 28, 2010, as an exhibit.
  • 3The press release (Exhibit 99.1) contains detailed financial results for the periods ending December 31, 2009.
  • 4Information furnished under Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, is not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 5This filing serves as a notification mechanism for investors regarding the company's latest financial performance.
  • 6No new material events beyond the earnings announcement were reported in this specific 8-K filing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially submit Altria Group's earnings press release, dated January 28, 2010, which contains the company's financial results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended December 31, 2009. It acts as a formal notification to the SEC and investors about these results.

The detailed financial results are contained within the earnings press release dated January 28, 2010, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing. This exhibit is incorporated by reference into the report.

No, the financial information provided under Item 2.02 and in Exhibit 99.1 is furnished, not 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means Altria is not subject to the liabilities associated with that section for this specific information, although it is still important for understanding the company's performance.

Based on the provided content, this 8-K filing is solely focused on the release of financial results. It does not appear to report on any new material business developments, strategic changes, or other significant events beyond the earnings announcement itself.