Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Assurant, Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Report Date: May 12, 2004
Reporting Period: Three months ended March 31, 2004 (Q1 2004) compared to the same period in 2003.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing serves as a notification of the issuance of a press release and financial supplement. The specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, and liquidity are not contained within the text of this 8-K form. These figures are located in the attached exhibits (Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2) which are incorporated by reference.
Material Changes
The filing does not detail specific material changes in financial performance within its body text. It references a comparison between the three-month periods ended March 31, 2004, and 2003, but the data required to quantify these changes is found in the referenced press release and statistical supplement.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
This document does not contain management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or details on contingencies. It strictly reports the release of financial results for the first quarter of 2004.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated May 12, 2004) for specific revenue and earnings figures.
- Review Exhibit 99.2 (Financial Supplement) for detailed statistical data and margin analysis.
- Verify the year-over-year growth rates for the three months ended March 31, 2004, versus 2003.
- Check for any non-GAAP reconciliations or unusual items disclosed in the attached exhibits.