8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

ALTRIA GROUP, INC. 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Nov 13, 2012)

Filed November 13, 2012For Securities:MO

Summary

This 8-K filing from Altria Group, Inc. (MO) on November 13, 2012, primarily serves as a disclosure regarding a presentation by Chairman and CEO Martin J. Barrington at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer Conference. The filing itself does not contain new financial data but rather incorporates by reference the text of Mr. Barrington's remarks (Exhibit 99.1) and a press release detailing key presentation highlights (Exhibit 99.2). Investors should refer to the attached exhibits for the substantive information. The purpose of this filing is to ensure public dissemination of the information presented, in accordance with Regulation FD. The content is furnished, not filed, and thus does not carry the same liability implications as a standard filing under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Key Highlights

  • 1Altria Group, Inc. (MO) Chairman and CEO Martin J. Barrington is presenting at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer Conference on November 13, 2012.
  • 2The 8-K filing incorporates by reference the text of the CEO's remarks as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 3A press release summarizing key presentation highlights is included as Exhibit 99.2.
  • 4The filing's purpose is to comply with Regulation FD for public disclosure of information presented at the conference.
  • 5Information furnished under Item 7.01 is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 6This filing serves as a conduit for information and does not introduce new financial statements or material event disclosures beyond the presentation details.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose, under Regulation FD, the remarks and key highlights from a presentation given by Altria's Chairman and CEO, Martin J. Barrington, at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer Conference on November 13, 2012. The actual details of the presentation are found in the attached exhibits.

The specific information discussed by the CEO can be found in Exhibit 99.1 (the text of Mr. Barrington's remarks) and Exhibit 99.2 (the press release announcing key highlights), which are incorporated by reference into this 8-K filing.

No, this specific 8-K filing does not contain new financial results or specific guidance. It is a disclosure document for information presented at an external conference, and any financial details would be within the referenced exhibits.

No, in accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information furnished under Item 7.01, including the exhibits, is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it does not subject Altria to the liabilities of that section.