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Philip Morris International Inc. 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Dec 1, 2021)

Filed December 1, 2021For Securities:PM

Summary

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) filed an 8-K on December 1, 2021, to disclose information presented by its Chief Financial Officer, Emmanuel Babeau, at the Morgan Stanley Virtual Global Consumer & Retail Conference on December 1, 2021. The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the highlights of this presentation, which is incorporated by reference. This event provides investors with insights into the company's strategic direction and financial performance, as communicated by key management. While the 8-K itself does not contain new financial results or material business updates beyond the presentation announcement, it serves as a vehicle to share important management commentary and strategic perspectives with the broader investment community. Investors should refer to the attached press release for the specific details and forward-looking statements made during the conference. It's important to note that information furnished under Regulation FD Disclosure (Item 7.01) is not considered formally 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act, meaning it doesn't carry the same liability, but it is still crucial for understanding the company's narrative.

Key Highlights

  • 1PMI held a webcast presentation and Q&A session with CFO Emmanuel Babeau on December 1, 2021, at the Morgan Stanley Virtual Global Consumer & Retail Conference.
  • 2A press release containing highlights from the presentation is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 3The information is disclosed under Regulation FD (Item 7.01) to ensure broad dissemination to investors.
  • 4The press release and presentation are incorporated by reference into the 8-K filing.
  • 5This filing primarily serves to disseminate management's commentary and strategic insights presented at the conference.
  • 6Information furnished under Item 7.01 is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose information presented by PMI's CFO at the Morgan Stanley Virtual Global Consumer & Retail Conference, including a press release with key highlights from that presentation.

No, this 8-K filing itself does not contain new financial results. It serves as a notification and a vehicle to share management commentary and strategic insights presented at a conference, as detailed in the attached press release.

The specific details and highlights from the CFO's presentation can be found in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

Filing under Regulation FD (Item 7.01) means the information is being provided to ensure that all investors have access to the same material information simultaneously, preventing selective disclosure. However, it's also important to note that this information is 'furnished' and not 'filed' for Section 18 liability purposes.