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TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 6, 2004)

Filed October 6, 2004For Securities:TRV

Summary

This 8-K filing from The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc. reports on the company's preliminary estimates for losses related to Hurricane Ivan for the third quarter of 2004. The filing includes an attached press release which provides an update on the financial impact of this significant weather event. Investors should note that this report specifically addresses the impact on diluted earnings per share for the third quarter, indicating that Hurricane Ivan is expected to have a material effect on the company's profitability. The attached press release, incorporated by reference, will contain the specific details of these estimates and their implications.

Key Highlights

  • 1The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV) filed an 8-K on October 6, 2004.
  • 2The filing relates to the company's financial results and operations for the third quarter of 2004.
  • 3A key focus is the preliminary estimate of losses incurred due to Hurricane Ivan.
  • 4The company is adjusting its diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the third quarter as a result of these losses.
  • 5The press release announcing these estimates is attached as Exhibit 99 and is incorporated into the filing.
  • 6This suggests a material impact on the company's financial performance for the period.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing is primarily to announce the company's preliminary estimates of losses resulting from Hurricane Ivan for the third quarter of 2004 and to report adjustments to its diluted earnings per share for that quarter.

Hurricane Ivan is expected to result in significant losses for the company, necessitating an adjustment to their previously projected diluted earnings per share for the third quarter. The exact financial impact will be detailed in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.

The specific details regarding the preliminary estimates of losses from Hurricane Ivan and the adjustments to diluted earnings per share can be found in the press release issued by The St. Paul Travelers Companies on October 6, 2004, which is attached as Exhibit 99 to this 8-K filing.