8-KLeadership Changes

COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Jan 27, 2005)

Filed January 27, 2005For Securities:CL

Summary

Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) filed an 8-K on January 27, 2005, to report on its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2004. The company issued a press release on January 27, 2005, containing these earnings details, which is attached as an exhibit to this filing. This report also disclosed the resignation of Carlos M. Gutierrez from the Board of Directors, effective January 24, 2005, due to his confirmation as the U.S. Secretary of Commerce.

Key Highlights

  • 1Colgate-Palmolive announced its fourth quarter and full-year 2004 earnings on January 27, 2005.
  • 2The earnings press release, dated January 27, 2005, is included as Exhibit 99 to the 8-K.
  • 3The information furnished is related to 'Results of Operations and Financial Condition' (Item 2.02).
  • 4Carlos M. Gutierrez resigned from the Board of Directors on January 24, 2005.
  • 5Gutierrez's resignation was due to his appointment as the U.S. Secretary of Commerce.
  • 6The filing was made on January 26, 2005, reporting events from January 24, 2005.

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