Summary
Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) filed a Current Report (8-K) on April 17, 2003, primarily to announce its first-quarter 2003 earnings. The report incorporates by reference a press release dated April 17, 2003, which details the company's financial results for the period. Investors should refer to this press release for specific figures related to revenue, profitability, and any forward-looking statements made by the company. This filing serves as the official disclosure mechanism for material events, in this case, the quarterly earnings announcement. While the 8-K itself is brief, it points to the attached press release as the primary source of detailed financial information. Investors seeking to understand Colgate-Palmolive's performance in the first quarter of 2003 should carefully review the content of Exhibit 99-A.
Key Highlights
- 1Filing Date: April 17, 2003
- 2Event Date: April 16, 2003
- 3Purpose of Filing: To report the company's first-quarter 2003 earnings.
- 4Key Document Attached: Press release dated April 17, 2003 (Exhibit 99-A) containing Q1 2003 earnings.
- 5Regulation FD Disclosure: Information furnished under Item 9 as per SEC Release Nos. 33-8216; 34-47583.
- 6Chief Financial Officer: Stephen C. Patrick signed the report.
- 7Incorporated by Reference: The press release is incorporated into the 8-K filing.