01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed January 31, 2019. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Altria Group, Inc. (MO) filed a Form 8-K on January 31, 2019, primarily to disclose the filing of its consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017.
These financial statements, along with management's report on internal control over financial reporting and the independent auditor's report, will also be included in Altria's upcoming Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year 2018. This filing serves as an advance notification and initial release of these crucial financial documents.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Filing of consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2018 and 2017.
- Inclusion of consolidated statements of earnings, comprehensive earnings, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the three years ended December 31, 2018.
- Presentation of the report of management on internal control over financial reporting.
- Inclusion of the independent registered public accounting firm's report on the financial statements.
- Confirmation of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, as reported by the independent auditor.
- These documents will also be part of the forthcoming 2018 Form 10-K annual report.
- The filing date was January 30, 2019, with the event date also noted as January 30, 2019.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary purpose of this 8-K filing?
The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and provide access to Altria's consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, as well as related reports on internal controls. These documents will also be integrated into the company's 2018 Form 10-K.
What specific financial information is being provided?
The filing includes consolidated balance sheets, statements of earnings, comprehensive earnings, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the three-year period ending December 31, 2018.
Does this filing contain any new business developments or material events beyond financial reporting?
Based on the provided content, this 8-K filing (specifically Item 8.01 and Item 9.01) is focused solely on the disclosure of financial statements and related reports. There is no indication of other material events being reported in this specific filing.
When can investors expect the full 2018 annual report?
While this 8-K provides the financial statements and related reports, the full Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, will contain this information along with other required disclosures and analysis. Investors should look for the separate Form 10-K filing for the complete annual report.
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