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Philip Morris International Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 19, 2017)

Filed October 19, 2017For Securities:PM

Summary

Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) filed an 8-K on October 19, 2017, to announce its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017. The filing primarily incorporates by reference the press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing these results, as well as materials from a subsequent webcast (Exhibits 99.2 and 99.3). While the 8-K itself does not contain specific financial figures or operational details, it serves as notification that these details were disclosed via a press release and webcast. Investors seeking to understand the company's performance for the quarter would need to refer to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for concrete data on revenue, earnings, shipment volumes, and any forward-looking guidance provided by the company.

Key Highlights

  • 1Philip Morris International (PM) announced its third-quarter 2017 financial results on October 19, 2017.
  • 2The 8-K filing incorporates a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing the Q3 2017 financial performance.
  • 3The company also held a webcast on October 19, 2017, to discuss the results, with related materials (Exhibits 99.2 and 99.3) furnished.
  • 4Key financial figures and operational metrics for Q3 2017 are available in the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 5Information furnished in this 8-K is generally not considered 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, limiting its regulatory liability.
  • 6Investors should consult Exhibit 99.1 for specific details on earnings, revenue, and guidance.
  • 7The filing signifies the official disclosure of the company's performance for the period ending September 30, 2017.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and provide access to Philip Morris International's financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017, through an incorporated press release and furnished webcast materials.

The specific financial results, including earnings and revenue figures for the third quarter of 2017, are detailed in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. You would need to review that document for the actual financial data.

This 8-K filing itself does not contain the detailed financial data or guidance. Such information would typically be found within the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1) or the webcast materials (Exhibits 99.2 and 99.3), which are incorporated by reference.

The disclaimer indicates that the information provided under Items 2.02 and 7.01, including the exhibits, is furnished rather than 'filed' with the SEC. This means it is generally not subject to the liability provisions of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, although it is still publicly disclosed.