What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose discussion materials used by BB&T Corporation's CEO during an investor presentation, specifically to reaffirm the company's guidance for the third quarter of 2018. This aligns with Regulation FD disclosure requirements.

Did Truist Financial (BB&T) announce any new financial results?

No, this filing did not announce new financial results. It served to reaffirm existing guidance for the third quarter of 2018 and provide context through discussion materials, rather than reporting updated financial statements.

What should investors pay attention to in the attached discussion materials?

Investors should pay attention to the reaffirmation of Q3 2018 guidance, the forward-looking statements made by management, and the cautionary statement that outlines potential risks and factors that could cause actual results to differ from expectations.

Is the information in this filing considered 'filed' for legal purposes?

No, the information provided pursuant to Item 7.01, including the attached exhibit, is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it incorporated by reference into other SEC filings. This means it is provided for informational purposes but does not carry the same legal implications as a formal filing.

TRUIST FINANCIAL CORP 8-K: Regulation FD

Summary

Truist Financial Corporation (TFC), formerly BB&T Corporation, filed an 8-K on September 12, 2018, to disclose that its Chief Executive Officer, Kelly S. King, was scheduled to speak with investors on September 13, 2018. The primary purpose of this filing was to attach discussion materials used during this investor event, which reaffirmed the company's guidance for the third quarter of 2018. These materials included forward-looking statements and a cautionary note regarding potential deviations from anticipated results.

Key Highlights

1BB&T Corporation (now Truist Financial) reaffirmed its Q3 2018 guidance during an investor discussion.
2The 8-K filing includes discussion materials presented to investors on September 13, 2018.
3The discussion materials contain forward-looking statements.
4Important factors that could impact actual results are identified in a cautionary statement within the exhibit.
5This filing is primarily for Regulation FD disclosure purposes and does not constitute a formal financial statement update.
6The information provided is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act, nor incorporated into other SEC filings.

TRUIST FINANCIAL CORP 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Sep 13, 2018)

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