8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

ALTRIA GROUP, INC. 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Sep 6, 2017)

Filed September 6, 2017For Securities:MO

Summary

This 8-K filing from Altria Group, Inc. (MO) on September 6, 2017, primarily serves as a disclosure regarding the participation of its Chief Financial Officer, Billy Gifford, and Executive Vice President of Law and Regulatory Affairs, Murray Garnick, in a live discussion at the Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference. The company issued a press release in connection with this event, which is attached as an exhibit. This filing is made under Regulation FD and is furnished, not deemed filed, meaning it does not alter the company's reporting obligations under Section 18 of the Exchange Act or incorporation by reference into other filings.

Key Highlights

  • 1Altria executives presented at the Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference on September 6, 2017.
  • 2Key executives participating were CFO Billy Gifford and EVP Law and Regulatory Affairs Murray Garnick.
  • 3A press release was issued in conjunction with the conference participation, attached as an exhibit.
  • 4The filing is made under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
  • 5Information provided is furnished, not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act.
  • 6The content is not automatically incorporated by reference into other SEC filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose that Altria executives presented at the Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference and to provide the associated press release as an exhibit. This ensures transparency and compliance with Regulation FD.

This specific filing primarily announces the participation of executives at a conference and includes a press release. It does not appear to introduce significant new financial data or major strategic shifts; rather, it's a disclosure mechanism for investor event participation.

This designation means that while the information is being disclosed to the public, it does not carry the same legal implications as 'filed' information under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. It also means the information won't be automatically included in other SEC filings unless specifically referenced.