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ALTRIA GROUP, INC. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Jan 27, 2011)

Filed January 27, 2011For Securities:MO

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by Altria Group, Inc. (MO) on January 27, 2011, primarily serves to include and reference important financial information for the period ending December 31, 2010. The company is filing its consolidated financial statements, including balance sheets, statements of earnings, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009. Additionally, the filing contains the report of management on internal control over financial reporting and the independent registered public accounting firm's reports on both the financial statements and internal controls. These documents are crucial for investors as they provide a comprehensive overview of Altria's financial health, operational performance, and the effectiveness of its financial reporting systems leading up to the end of fiscal year 2010. The inclusion of the independent auditor's reports offers an external validation of the company's financial reporting, which is a key factor in investor confidence and decision-making. The filing also includes a statement regarding the computation of ratios of earnings to fixed charges and a financial statement schedule for valuation and qualifying accounts.

Key Highlights

  • 1Altria Group (MO) filed a Form 8-K on January 27, 2011, to incorporate key financial data.
  • 2The filing includes consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2010, and 2009.
  • 3Management's report on internal control over financial reporting is included.
  • 4Independent auditor's reports on the financial statements and internal controls are provided.
  • 5The filing incorporates by reference these financial statements and reports into Altria's upcoming Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.
  • 6A statement on the computation of ratios of earnings to fixed charges is part of the filing.
  • 7Valuation and qualifying accounts schedules and related auditor's report are also included.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this Form 8-K filing is to provide investors with access to Altria Group's audited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal years 2009 and 2010, along with management's and the independent auditor's reports on internal controls over financial reporting. These documents are essential components for understanding the company's financial position and performance.

The consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2010, and 2009, along with other related reports, are included as exhibits to this Form 8-K filing. They are also incorporated by reference into Altria's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.

No, this specific Form 8-K filing is primarily focused on the disclosure of historical financial information and associated audit reports. It does not appear to contain any new business updates, strategic announcements, or material events beyond the inclusion of financial data and control assessments.

The filing was signed by Howard A. Willard III, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Altria Group, Inc., indicating the financial information has been reviewed and authorized by senior management.