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ALTRIA GROUP, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 30, 2014)

Filed October 30, 2014For Securities:MO

Summary

Altria Group, Inc. (MO) filed an 8-K on October 29, 2014, to announce its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2014. The report primarily serves to furnish the accompanying earnings press release, which contains the detailed financial performance information for the period. Investors should refer to Exhibit 99.1, the earnings press release, for specifics on revenue, earnings per share, and other operational and financial metrics. This filing does not include new operational updates or forward-looking statements beyond what is presented in the press release. As per SEC regulations, the information provided in Item 2.02 and its exhibits is furnished and not deemed 'filed,' meaning it does not carry the same legal implications as a formally filed document under Section 18 of the Exchange Act. Therefore, investors should carefully review the press release for comprehensive insights into Altria's third-quarter performance.

Key Highlights

  • 1Altria Group, Inc. announced its third-quarter 2014 financial results on October 30, 2014.
  • 2The 8-K filing incorporates by reference the earnings press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing the results.
  • 3The filing covers the financial performance for the quarter ending September 30, 2014.
  • 4Specific financial metrics such as revenue and earnings per share are available within the furnished press release.
  • 5Information in Item 2.02 and its exhibits is furnished, not filed, under SEC regulations, limiting liability under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 6No new material events or amendments to previous filings are disclosed beyond the quarterly results.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and provide access to Altria Group's financial results for the third quarter of 2014 through an attached earnings press release (Exhibit 99.1).

The detailed financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2014, can be found in Exhibit 99.1, which is the earnings press release furnished with this 8-K filing.

This 8-K filing primarily focuses on reporting past financial results. Any forward-looking statements, business outlook, or strategic updates would be contained within the earnings press release (Exhibit 99.1) and should be reviewed there.

The 'furnished, not filed' disclaimer means that the information within Item 2.02 and its exhibits (the earnings release) is provided for informational purposes but is not subject to the liabilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This is standard for earnings releases furnished via 8-K.