Summary
This 8-K filing from BB&T Corporation (now Truist Financial Corp, TFC) on August 13, 2002, primarily serves to fulfill a regulatory requirement following SEC Order No. 4-460. The report contains statements under oath from the Principal Executive Officer, John A. Allison IV, and the Principal Financial Officer, Scott E. Reed, both attesting to the accuracy and completeness of the company's previously filed Exchange Act reports as of their respective filing dates. These certifications cover the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001, and all subsequent 10-Q, 8-K, and proxy filings. From an investor's perspective, this filing does not introduce new financial data or strategic initiatives. Instead, it reflects a period of increased scrutiny on corporate financial reporting. The sworn statements indicate that management reviewed these prior filings and found no material misstatements or omissions. This filing is important for understanding the regulatory environment at the time and for confirming management's attestations regarding past disclosures.
Key Highlights
- 1BB&T Corporation (now Truist Financial Corp, TFC) filed an 8-K on August 13, 2002.
- 2The filing includes Statements Under Oath from the Principal Executive Officer (John A. Allison IV) and Principal Financial Officer (Scott E. Reed).
- 3These statements attest that, to the best of their knowledge, prior Exchange Act filings did not contain material misstatements or omissions.
- 4The covered reports include the 2001 Form 10-K and all subsequent 10-Q, 8-K, and proxy filings filed up to August 13, 2002.
- 5The filing is a response to SEC Order No. 4-460, requiring executive certifications regarding financial disclosures.
- 6This filing does not contain new financial performance data or forward-looking statements.
- 7The certifications were reviewed with BB&T's Audit Committee.