8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

ALTRIA GROUP, INC. 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Sep 7, 2016)

Filed September 7, 2016For Securities:MO

Summary

This 8-K filing from Altria Group, Inc. (MO) primarily serves as a disclosure under Regulation FD, announcing the participation of its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Billy Gifford, in a live discussion at the Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference on September 7, 2016. The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) that accompanies this presentation, providing information to investors and stakeholders. Investors should note that, as per the filing's instructions, the information contained herein and in the exhibit is furnished and not deemed "filed" under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it does not carry the same legal implications as a standard filing but is intended for informational purposes under Regulation FD.

Key Highlights

  • 1Altria Group (MO) CFO Billy Gifford participated in the Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference on September 7, 2016.
  • 2A press release, dated September 7, 2016, was issued in conjunction with the conference presentation and is included as an exhibit.
  • 3The filing is made under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure), indicating the dissemination of material non-public information.
  • 4The information furnished in this 8-K and its exhibits is not considered "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 5This means the information is not subject to the liabilities of that section, but is provided to ensure broad public dissemination.
  • 6The press release (Exhibit 99.1) is the key document containing the substantive information shared at the conference.
  • 7Investors are advised to review Exhibit 99.1 for the specific details of Altria's presentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to disclose that Altria's CFO, Billy Gifford, participated in a presentation at the Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference and to furnish the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) to the public, in compliance with Regulation FD.

The actual information presented at the conference is contained within the press release, dated September 7, 2016, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should review this exhibit for details.

No, according to the filing itself, the information furnished in this report and its exhibits is not deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not subject to the liabilities of that section. It's primarily for informational disclosure under Regulation FD.