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TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 18, 2004)

Filed October 18, 2004For Securities:TRV

Summary

This 8-K filing by The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc. on October 18, 2004, announces a preliminary estimate of losses related to Hurricane Jeanne for the third quarter of 2004. This event is significant as it directly impacts the company's financial performance and profitability for the period. Investors should pay close attention to the magnitude of these hurricane-related losses and their effect on the company's reported diluted earnings per share for the third quarter. The filing indicates an adjustment to EPS, suggesting a material impact from the natural disaster. Further details regarding the specific financial impact would be found in the referenced press release.

Key Highlights

  • 1Announcement of preliminary estimated losses from Hurricane Jeanne for Q3 2004.
  • 2Adjustment to the company's diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the third quarter due to hurricane losses.
  • 3The filing incorporates a press release issued on October 18, 2004, which contains the detailed financial information.
  • 4The event was reported on October 18, 2004, the same date as the press release announcement.
  • 5The company is identified as The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc., incorporated in Minnesota.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc.'s preliminary estimate of losses incurred from Hurricane Jeanne during the third quarter of 2004 and to disclose an adjustment to the company's diluted earnings per share for that quarter.

The filing indicates that Hurricane Jeanne resulted in estimated losses for the third quarter. The exact financial impact, including the specific dollar amount of losses and the revised EPS, is detailed in the press release attached as an exhibit to this filing.

More detailed financial information, including the preliminary loss estimates and the adjusted diluted earnings per share, can be found in the press release issued by The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc. on October 18, 2004, which is incorporated by reference as Exhibit 99 in this 8-K filing.