8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

ALTRIA GROUP, INC. 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Sep 7, 2011)

Filed September 7, 2011For Securities:MO

Summary

Altria Group, Inc. (MO) filed a Form 8-K on September 7, 2011, to disclose information presented by its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Howard A. Willard III, at the Barclays Capital 2011 Back-to-School Consumer Conference. The filing includes the text of Mr. Willard's remarks and a related press release as furnished exhibits. This report is primarily a Regulation FD disclosure, meaning the information provided is intended to be publicly disseminated and is not considered 'filed' for liability purposes under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act. Investors should review the furnished exhibits for the specific details of the presentation, which likely covered the company's financial performance, strategic outlook, and any significant business updates discussed at the conference.

Key Highlights

  • 1Altria Group's CFO, Howard A. Willard III, presented at the Barclays Capital 2011 Back-to-School Consumer Conference on September 7, 2011.
  • 2The company furnished the text of the CFO's remarks and a press release announcing presentation highlights as exhibits to the 8-K.
  • 3The filing is a Regulation FD disclosure, ensuring broad public access to the information presented.
  • 4The information provided is furnished, not 'filed,' and therefore does not subject the company to Section 18 liabilities.
  • 5Investors can access key company updates and strategic insights directly from the CFO's presentation and associated press release.
  • 6The report indicates a focus on communicating financial and business developments to the investment community.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disseminate information that was presented by Altria's CFO at the Barclays Capital 2011 Back-to-School Consumer Conference. It acts as a Regulation FD disclosure, ensuring all investors have access to the same material information.

The details of the presentation can be found in the exhibits attached to this 8-K filing. Specifically, Exhibit 99.1 contains the remarks made by Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Howard A. Willard III, and Exhibit 99.2 is a press release summarizing the key highlights of the presentation.

No, this information is furnished under Regulation FD and is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Therefore, it is not subject to the liabilities associated with Section 18.

While the specific content isn't detailed in the 8-K itself, presentations at such conferences typically cover the company's financial performance, strategic initiatives, market outlook, and possibly updates on key brands or business segments. Investors should review the furnished exhibits for precise details.