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Philip Morris International Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 18, 2016)

Filed October 18, 2016For Securities:PM

Summary

Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) filed an 8-K on October 18, 2016, to announce its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2016. The filing primarily serves to attach the press release containing these results (Exhibit 99.1), along with materials from a subsequent investor webcast (Exhibits 99.2 and 99.3). Investors should note that the information presented in Item 2.02 and Item 7.01, including the attached exhibits, is furnished and not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Therefore, it is not subject to the liabilities of that section and will not be automatically incorporated into future SEC filings unless specifically referenced. While the specific financial figures and performance metrics are detailed in the attached press release and webcast materials, this 8-K itself acts as a notification and means of dissemination for those results. Investors seeking detailed insights into PM's third-quarter performance, including revenue, earnings per share, shipment volumes, and any forward-looking guidance, will need to refer to the accompanying documents furnished with this report.

Key Highlights

  • 1PM announced its Q3 2016 financial results via an 8-K filing on October 18, 2016.
  • 2The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing the company's financial performance for the quarter ended September 30, 2016.
  • 3Associated materials from an investor webcast discussing the Q3 results (conference call script and webcast slides) are also furnished as exhibits (99.2 and 99.3).
  • 4Key financial data and operational updates are contained within the furnished press release and webcast materials, not the 8-K body itself.
  • 5Information provided under Items 2.02 and 7.01 is furnished, not filed, meaning it does not carry the same legal liabilities as 'filed' information.
  • 6Investors need to review the attached exhibits for specific details on Q3 performance, including revenue, EPS, and any outlook provided.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to Philip Morris International's (PM) financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2016, through attached press release and webcast materials.

The specific financial details, such as revenue, earnings per share, and shipment volumes for the third quarter of 2016, are located in Exhibit 99.1 (the press release) and the webcast materials (Exhibits 99.2 and 99.3) attached to this 8-K filing.

No, the information provided in Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure), including the attached exhibits, is furnished to the SEC, not 'filed'. This means it is not subject to the liabilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 unless specifically incorporated by reference into another filing.

When information is 'furnished,' it means the company is providing it to the SEC for public disclosure but is not subject to the same rigorous legal liability as 'filed' documents. It also won't be automatically incorporated into the company's other SEC filings (like 10-K or 10-Q) unless explicitly stated.