8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

ALTRIA GROUP, INC. 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Feb 22, 2012)

Filed February 22, 2012For Securities:MO

Summary

This 8-K filing by Altria Group, Inc. (MO) on February 22, 2012, primarily serves as a disclosure vehicle for the company's presentation at the Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) conference. The report does not contain new financial results or material corporate events but instead furnishes the text of remarks by CEO Michael E. Szymanczyk and a press release detailing key presentation highlights. Investors should refer to the attached exhibits for specific details on the company's strategy, performance commentary, and forward-looking statements presented at the conference. While this filing itself is informational rather than transactional, it signifies Altria's proactive engagement with the financial community and provides a platform for management to communicate its perspectives. The inclusion of non-GAAP financial measures and their reconciliations in the furnished materials is important for investors seeking a comprehensive understanding of the company's financial health beyond standard accounting principles.

Key Highlights

  • 1Altria Group, Inc. (MO) filed an 8-K on February 22, 2012.
  • 2The filing is primarily for Regulation FD Disclosure purposes.
  • 3Altria hosted a webcast presentation at the Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) conference.
  • 4CEO Michael E. Szymanczyk and senior management presented at the conference.
  • 5The report furnishes the text of the remarks and a press release as exhibits (99.1 and 99.2).
  • 6Information regarding non-GAAP financial measures and their GAAP reconciliations is included in Exhibit 99.1.
  • 7The information furnished is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose information presented by Altria Group's management at the Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) conference on February 22, 2012, in accordance with Regulation FD.

No, this filing does not contain new financial results or disclose material corporate changes. It serves to provide access to the remarks and press release associated with the company's presentation at the CAGNY conference.

The details of Altria's presentation are found in the furnished exhibits: Exhibit 99.1 contains the text of the remarks by CEO Michael E. Szymanczyk and other senior management, including non-GAAP financial measure reconciliations. Exhibit 99.2 is the press release announcing key highlights from the presentation.

According to the filing, the information furnished under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure), including the exhibits, is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it automatically incorporated by reference into other SEC filings unless expressly stated.