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

Filed July 21, 2010For Securities:MO

Summary

Altria Group, Inc. (MO) filed an 8-K on July 21, 2010, to announce its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010. This filing primarily serves to furnish the accompanying earnings press release, which contains the detailed financial performance for the period. Investors should refer to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific figures related to revenue, earnings, and other key operational metrics. The information provided in this 8-K is furnished, not filed, meaning it does not carry the same legal implications under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Nevertheless, the earnings release is crucial for understanding Altria's recent performance and its implications for the company's outlook.

Key Highlights

  • 1Altria Group, Inc. (MO) announced its second quarter 2010 financial results on July 21, 2010.
  • 2The primary purpose of the 8-K filing is to include the earnings press release as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 3The earnings press release details the company's financial performance for the quarter ended June 30, 2010.
  • 4Information furnished under Item 2.02 is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 5This filing does not incorporate the earnings release into other SEC filings unless explicitly stated.
  • 6Investors need to review the attached Exhibit 99.1 for specific financial data and commentary.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to Altria Group, Inc.'s earnings press release for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010, as required by SEC regulations for timely disclosure of material information.

The detailed financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010, are located in Exhibit 99.1, which is the earnings press release attached to this Form 8-K filing.

No, the information furnished under Item 2.02, including the earnings press release, is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and therefore does not subject the company to liabilities under that section.

No, the information from this earnings release will not be automatically incorporated by reference into other SEC filings unless Altria expressly states so in those specific filings.