Summary
This Form 8-K filing from Altria Group, Inc. (MO) on July 20, 2011, primarily serves to report their financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2011, through an attached earnings press release. While the filing itself does not contain detailed financial figures, it signals that important operational and financial performance information for the period has been disclosed. Investors should refer to the referenced Exhibit 99.1, the earnings press release, for the specific details regarding Altria's performance. This includes key metrics such as revenue, earnings per share, and any forward-looking statements or management commentary on the company's financial condition and results of operations during the second quarter of 2011.
Key Highlights
- 1Altria Group, Inc. filed a Form 8-K on July 20, 2011.
- 2The filing reports on the company's financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2011.
- 3Key financial information is contained within the attached Earnings Press Release (Exhibit 99.1).
- 4The press release was issued on July 20, 2011.
- 5This filing is made under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition).
- 6Information provided under Item 2.02 is not deemed 'filed' for certain purposes, meaning it doesn't carry the same legal implications as other sections of an 8-K.
- 7The report also includes standard executive signatures and exhibit index.
Frequently Asked Questions
The primary purpose of this Form 8-K filing is to officially report Altria Group, Inc.'s financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2011. The detailed results are provided in an attached earnings press release.
The specific financial results, including revenue, earnings, and other performance metrics for the quarter ended June 30, 2011, are detailed in Exhibit 99.1, which is the Altria Group, Inc. Earnings Press Release dated July 20, 2011, attached to this Form 8-K.
While the 8-K itself does not contain these details, the attached earnings press release (Exhibit 99.1) is the document where Altria would typically provide management commentary on the company's performance, outlook, and any forward-looking statements.
This means that while the information is being disclosed to the public, it is not subject to the same legal liabilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as other information that is officially 'filed' with the SEC. It also prevents this information from being automatically incorporated into other SEC filings unless specifically referenced.