8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

Philip Morris International Inc. 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (May 9, 2018)

Filed May 9, 2018For Securities:PM

Summary

Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) filed an 8-K on May 9, 2018, to disclose information presented at their Annual Shareholder Meeting held the same day. The key focus for investors is the provided press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing the highlights of the presentation by the Chairman and CEO. While the filing itself is brief and primarily procedural, the attached press release is expected to contain strategic updates, performance reviews, and forward-looking statements relevant to the company's operations and financial outlook.

Key Highlights

  • 1PMI hosted its Annual Shareholder Meeting on May 9, 2018.
  • 2The meeting included presentations by Chairman Louis C. Camilleri and CEO André Calantzopoulos.
  • 3A press release (Exhibit 99.1) was issued, containing highlights from the shareholder meeting presentations.
  • 4The filing serves to publicly disseminate the information presented at the meeting, aligning with Regulation FD disclosure rules.
  • 5The press release is incorporated by reference and is the primary source of investor-relevant information in this filing.
  • 6PMI provided a definition and calculation example for 'Adjusted diluted EPS', a non-GAAP measure used to represent core earnings.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to disclose information presented at Philip Morris International's Annual Shareholder Meeting on May 9, 2018, in compliance with Regulation FD. The key investor-facing content is within the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).

The details of the presentations are expected to be found in Exhibit 99.1, the press release dated May 9, 2018, which is attached to this 8-K filing and incorporated by reference.

Adjusted diluted EPS is a non-GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) measure that PMI uses to represent its core earnings. It is calculated by adjusting reported diluted EPS for items like asset impairment and exit costs, tax items, and unusual items. PMI believes this measure aids investors in analyzing business performance and trends by improving comparability.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this report, including Exhibit 99.1, is furnished and shall not be deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be incorporated by reference into any other SEC filings, unless specifically stated otherwise.