Summary
Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) filed a Form 8-K on February 11, 2010, to report the inclusion of its audited consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008. These statements, along with management's report on internal control over financial reporting and the independent registered public accounting firm's reports, are incorporated by reference into PM's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009. For investors, this filing serves as a key component for understanding the company's financial health and performance leading into the 2010 fiscal year. The inclusion of audited financials and internal control reports provides a comprehensive overview of the company's financial position, earnings, cash flows, and the integrity of its financial reporting processes, as assessed by both management and external auditors.
Key Highlights
- 1Filing of audited consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008.
- 2Inclusion of management's report on internal control over financial reporting.
- 3Inclusion of the independent registered public accounting firm's report on the financial statements.
- 4Inclusion of the independent registered public accounting firm's report on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting.
- 5All reported financial information is incorporated by reference into the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.
- 6Statement regarding computation of ratios of earnings to fixed charges is included as an exhibit.
- 7The filing confirms the company's financial reporting for the period and the attestation by its CFO, Hermann Waldemer.