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ALTRIA GROUP, INC. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Jan 27, 2012)

Filed January 27, 2012For Securities:MO

Summary

Altria Group, Inc. (MO) filed a Form 8-K on January 27, 2012, primarily to furnish its consolidated financial statements and related reports for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011. This filing includes the balance sheets, statements of earnings, stockholders' equity, and cash flows, alongside management's report on internal control over financial reporting and the independent auditor's reports on both the financial statements and internal controls. Investors should note that these materials are intended to be part of Altria's comprehensive Annual Report on Form 10-K for the same period. The 8-K serves as an early release mechanism for these critical financial disclosures, providing timely information on the company's financial health and operational integrity as assessed by management and its auditors. The filing also includes supplementary schedules and reports related to the company's financial performance and controls.

Key Highlights

  • 1Filing of consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, including balance sheets and statements of earnings, equity, and cash flows.
  • 2Inclusion of management's report on internal control over financial reporting.
  • 3Report of the independent registered public accounting firm on the financial statements.
  • 4Report of the independent registered public accounting firm on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting.
  • 5Inclusion of a statement regarding the computation of ratios of earnings to fixed charges.
  • 6Filing of financial statement schedules, specifically valuation and qualifying accounts.
  • 7Confirmation that these financial disclosures will be part of Altria's forthcoming Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to provide investors with timely access to Altria Group, Inc.'s consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, as well as management's and the independent auditor's reports on internal controls. These documents are also incorporated into Altria's full Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Yes, this filing includes the audited consolidated financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements) for the year ended December 31, 2011, providing a detailed look at Altria's financial performance for that period.

The inclusion of management's report on internal control over financial reporting, along with the auditor's opinion on its effectiveness, provides investors with assurance regarding the reliability of the company's financial reporting processes. This is a key indicator of good corporate governance and financial stability.

While this 8-K provides the core financial statements and related reports, the comprehensive details and analysis will be available in Altria's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, which will be filed separately and include all exhibits provided in this 8-K.