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ALTRIA GROUP, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 24, 2013)

Filed October 24, 2013For Securities:MO

Summary

Altria Group, Inc. (MO) filed an 8-K on October 24, 2013, to report its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2013. The filing primarily serves to attach the earnings press release as an exhibit, which contains the detailed financial performance for the period. Investors should refer to the earnings press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific figures regarding revenue, earnings per share, and any forward-looking guidance provided by the company. It is important to note that the information furnished under Item 2.02 of this 8-K, including the earnings release, is not considered "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it does not carry the same liabilities for inaccuracy. However, it remains a crucial source of information for understanding Altria's operational and financial condition during the reported quarter.

Key Highlights

  • 1Altria Group, Inc. (MO) released its Q3 2013 financial results on October 24, 2013, via an 8-K filing.
  • 2The primary purpose of the 8-K was to furnish the company's earnings press release dated October 24, 2013.
  • 3Investors need to consult the attached earnings press release (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed financial performance data.
  • 4Key performance indicators for Q3 2013, such as revenue and earnings per share, are expected to be found in the press release.
  • 5The filing includes a disclaimer that the information furnished under Item 2.02 is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 purposes.
  • 6This means the provided financial data, while informative, does not carry the same legal implications for inaccuracies as a formally filed report section.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially release and attach Altria's earnings press release, which details the company's financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2013.

The specific financial results, including revenue, earnings per share, and any commentary on performance, are contained within the earnings press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, the information furnished under Item 2.02 of this 8-K, including the earnings press release, is specifically noted as not being 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not subject the company to the same liabilities for inaccuracies as formally filed reports.

This particular 8-K filing focuses solely on the announcement of financial results. Any strategic announcements or business updates would typically be found in the accompanying earnings press release itself or in separate filings if they are significant enough to warrant disclosure under other 8-K items.