01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed January 27, 2022. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
This 8-K filing from Altria Group, Inc. (MO) primarily serves to provide investors with early access to key financial information for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.
It includes the consolidated balance sheets, statements of earnings, comprehensive earnings, stockholders' equity, and cash flows. Additionally, it incorporates the independent registered public accounting firm's report on both the financial statements and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, along with management's report on internal control. This preemptive filing allows investors to review these crucial components of Altria's annual performance and financial health before the full 10-K report is submitted.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Filing includes consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019.
- Provides audited consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2021 and 2020.
- Contains the independent registered public accounting firm's report on the financial statements.
- Includes the independent auditor's opinion on the effectiveness of Altria's internal control over financial reporting.
- Features management's assessment of internal control over financial reporting.
- These financial statements and reports will also be part of the forthcoming Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?
The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to provide investors with immediate access to Altria's audited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, along with the related audit reports and management's report on internal controls, prior to the full filing of the Form 10-K.
Does this filing contain the full Form 10-K?
No, this 8-K filing contains key components of the annual financial statements and audit reports that will be included in the full Form 10-K. The complete Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, will be filed separately.
What financial information is being disclosed?
The filing includes consolidated balance sheets for December 31, 2021 and 2020, and consolidated statements of earnings, comprehensive earnings, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the three years ended December 31, 2021. It also includes the auditors' and management's reports on financial statements and internal controls.
Is the company's internal control over financial reporting being reviewed?
Yes, the filing includes both the independent registered public accounting firm's report and management's report on the effectiveness of Altria's internal control over financial reporting.
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