8-K/AExhibits & Filings

ALTRIA GROUP, INC. 8-K/A Report, Exhibit Filing (Dec 23, 2016)

Filed December 23, 2016For Securities:MO

Summary

This Form 8-K/A filing by Altria Group, Inc. (MO) on December 22, 2016, is an amendment to a previous filing, primarily focused on providing updated financial information related to the acquisition of Legacy AB InBev. Investors should note that this filing includes audited and unaudited consolidated financial statements for Legacy AB InBev for various periods in 2013 through the first half of 2016. Furthermore, the filing incorporates unaudited pro forma financial information for Altria Group, Inc. itself, reflecting the impact of the AB InBev transaction. This pro forma data is crucial for investors seeking to understand the combined entity's financial performance and position as if the acquisition had occurred at an earlier date. The inclusion of consents from independent registered public accounting firms underscores the formal audit and assurance processes applied to the provided financial data.

Key Highlights

  • 1Amendment to a previous 8-K filing by Altria Group, Inc. (MO).
  • 2Provides audited consolidated financial statements of Legacy AB InBev for years ended December 31, 2013, 2014, and 2015.
  • 3Includes unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Legacy AB InBev as of June 30, 2016, and for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015.
  • 4Presents unaudited pro forma financial information for Altria Group, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2015, and for the six months ended June 30, 2016.
  • 5Financial statements for Legacy AB InBev are incorporated by reference from exhibits.
  • 6Includes consents from PwC and Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu as independent registered public accounting firms.
  • 7This filing is a necessary step in the reporting process related to the acquisition of Legacy AB InBev.

Frequently Asked Questions

This filing is an amendment to a previous 8-K, primarily to provide the necessary financial statements and pro forma information related to Altria's acquisition of Legacy AB InBev. It ensures that investors have access to the historical financial performance of the acquired entity and the projected financial impact on Altria.

The filing includes audited consolidated financial statements for Legacy AB InBev for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2014, and 2015. It also includes unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the period ending June 30, 2016, and the six-month periods ended June 30, 2016, and 2015.

Pro forma financial information presents the company's financial results as if a specific event, in this case, the acquisition of Legacy AB InBev, had occurred at an earlier point in time. This allows investors to better understand the potential combined financial performance and financial position of Altria post-acquisition.

The financial statements for Legacy AB InBev for the years 2013, 2014, and 2015 are audited. The condensed consolidated financial statements for the six-month periods and the pro forma financial information for Altria are presented as unaudited.