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Philip Morris International Inc. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Feb 23, 2012)

Filed February 23, 2012For Securities:PM

Summary

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) filed an 8-K on February 23, 2012, to report on an upcoming presentation by its Chief Financial Officer, Hermann Waldemer, at the Consumer Analyst Group of New York conference. The primary purpose of this filing is to provide investors with information regarding this event and to incorporate by reference a press release containing key highlights from the anticipated presentation. While the 8-K itself does not detail the financial specifics, it directs investors to the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) for crucial insights into PMI's performance and outlook. Notably, the company also clarifies its use of "Adjusted diluted EPS," a non-GAAP measure, explaining its calculation and its utility for investors in understanding core earnings and business trends, while emphasizing it's a supplement to, not a replacement for, GAAP-reported EPS.

Key Highlights

  • 1PMI's CFO, Hermann Waldemer, was scheduled to present at the Consumer Analyst Group of New York conference on February 23, 2012.
  • 2The 8-K filing serves to announce this presentation and incorporate a press release with key highlights by reference.
  • 3The press release (Exhibit 99.1) is the primary source for detailed information about the presentation's content.
  • 4PMI provided a definition and rationale for its use of 'Adjusted diluted EPS,' a non-GAAP financial measure.
  • 5The company clarified that 'Adjusted diluted EPS' excludes asset impairment and exit costs, discrete tax items, and unusual items.
  • 6PMI stated that 'Adjusted diluted EPS' is intended to represent core earnings and improve comparability for investors.
  • 7The filing explicitly notes that information on PMI's website is not part of the 8-K filing unless expressly stated.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to inform investors about an upcoming presentation by Philip Morris International's CFO at the Consumer Analyst Group of New York conference and to incorporate by reference a press release containing the key highlights from that presentation.

The key information and highlights from the presentation are available in the press release, dated February 23, 2012, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

'Adjusted diluted EPS' is a non-GAAP measure defined by PMI as reported diluted EPS adjusted for asset impairment and exit costs, discrete tax items, and unusual items. PMI uses it to represent core earnings, improve comparability, and help investors analyze business performance and trends.

No, PMI states that 'Adjusted diluted EPS' should be considered neither in isolation nor as a substitute for reported diluted EPS prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. It is intended as a supplemental measure.