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COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 27, 2005)

Filed April 27, 2005For Securities:CL

Summary

Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) filed an 8-K on April 27, 2005, to report its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2005. The filing primarily incorporates a press release, attached as Exhibit 99, which details the company's earnings for the period. Investors should note that this 8-K does not contain extensive commentary or management discussion beyond what is presented in the press release. The key financial details and operational insights are expected to be found within the press release itself, which is referenced and attached to this filing. For a comprehensive understanding of Colgate-Palmolive's performance during the first quarter of 2005, investors need to review the content of this press release.

Key Highlights

  • 1Colgate-Palmolive Co. filed an 8-K on April 27, 2005.
  • 2The filing's primary purpose is to report the company's financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2005.
  • 3The press release announcing these results, dated April 27, 2005, is attached as Exhibit 99.
  • 4The information is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 5The filing incorporates the press release by reference.
  • 6Stephen C. Patrick, Chief Financial Officer, signed the report.
  • 7The 8-K includes Exhibit 99, which is the press release detailing the quarterly earnings.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Colgate-Palmolive Company's earnings and financial condition for the quarter that ended on March 31, 2005. This is done by incorporating a press release issued on April 27, 2005.

The detailed financial results are contained within the press release dated April 27, 2005, which is attached as Exhibit 99 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to this press release for specific figures and commentary on the company's performance.

No, the information in this Current Report is being furnished and is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it incorporated by reference into any registration statements unless specifically stated otherwise.

This 8-K report was signed on behalf of Colgate-Palmolive Company by Stephen C. Patrick, its Chief Financial Officer.