Summary
Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) filed an 8-K on July 22, 2003, to report its second-quarter 2003 earnings. The filing primarily incorporates a press release, dated July 22, 2003, which contains the detailed financial results for the period. Investors should refer to this press release, attached as Exhibit 99, for specific performance metrics, revenue figures, and profit information related to the second quarter of 2003. This report serves as a formal disclosure mechanism for this key financial update. The company is providing this information under Regulation FD, ensuring that material information is broadly disseminated. While this 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it directs investors to the press release for this crucial data. The filing confirms that the press release is incorporated by reference, making it an integral part of the disclosed information for the reporting period.
Key Highlights
- 1Colgate-Palmolive (CL) filed an 8-K on July 22, 2003, reporting Q2 2003 earnings.
- 2The primary content of the filing is a press release (Exhibit 99) detailing the Q2 2003 financial results.
- 3The press release was issued on July 22, 2003, the same day as the filing.
- 4This filing is made under Regulation FD to ensure broad dissemination of financial information.
- 5The 8-K itself does not contain the financial results but incorporates them by reference via the press release.
- 6Stephen C. Patrick, Chief Financial Officer, signed the report on behalf of the company.
- 7The filing indicates the company's jurisdiction of incorporation is Delaware.