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ALTRIA GROUP, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 21, 2010)

Filed April 21, 2010For Securities:MO

Summary

Altria Group, Inc. (MO) filed a Form 8-K on April 21, 2010, to announce its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010. The report primarily serves to attach the earnings press release issued on the same date, which contains the detailed financial performance and operational updates for the period. Investors should refer to the earnings press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific financial figures, segment performance, and management commentary regarding the company's performance and outlook. While this 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial tables or narrative, it officially incorporates the earnings release by reference. This means the information within that release is the key focus for understanding Altria's results for the reported quarter. Investors interested in trends in revenue, earnings per share, segment profitability (e.g., cigarettes, smokeless products), and any forward-looking guidance should consult the accompanying press release for comprehensive details.

Key Highlights

  • 1Altria Group, Inc. filed an 8-K on April 21, 2010, to report its Q1 2010 financial results.
  • 2The 8-K incorporates by reference the earnings press release dated April 21, 2010 (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 3Investors need to review Exhibit 99.1 for detailed financial performance and operational updates.
  • 4The filing pertains to the financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2010.
  • 5This report serves as the official mechanism for providing these earnings results to the SEC and the public.
  • 6The information provided in Item 2.02 is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this Form 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to Altria Group's financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010, by attaching the related earnings press release.

The detailed financial results, including specific revenue, earnings, and segment performance, are contained within the earnings press release dated April 21, 2010, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

This 8-K filing itself does not contain new forward-looking statements. The press release it incorporates (Exhibit 99.1) would typically include management commentary and potentially forward-looking statements or guidance. Investors should review the press release for such information.

When information is furnished under Item 2.02, it means it's provided to the SEC, but it does not carry the same legal liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as formally 'filed' information. This is a common practice for earnings releases attached to 8-Ks.