8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

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

Filed July 27, 2005For Securities:CL

Summary

Colgate-Palmolive Company filed an 8-K on July 27, 2005, to report its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2005. The primary purpose of this filing was to attach a press release that announced the company's earnings for the period. This press release, incorporated by reference into the 8-K, would contain detailed financial performance figures and operational updates for investors. While the 8-K itself is procedural, the attached press release (Exhibit 99) is the key document for investors to understand Colgate-Palmolive's performance. Investors should review the press release for information regarding revenue, net income, earnings per share, and any segment-specific performance, particularly in its oral care, personal care, and home care divisions, as well as any commentary on future outlook or strategic initiatives.

Key Highlights

  • 1Colgate-Palmolive filed an 8-K on July 27, 2005, to report quarterly earnings.
  • 2The filing specifically pertains to the financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2005.
  • 3The core information is contained within an attached press release (Exhibit 99).
  • 4This press release is incorporated by reference, making it a crucial document for investors.
  • 5The filing signals that the company has publicly disclosed its financial performance for the specified quarter.
  • 6Stephen C. Patrick, Chief Financial Officer, signed the report, indicating official company approval.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Colgate-Palmolive Company's financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2005. It serves as a notification to the SEC and the public that the company has released its earnings, primarily through an attached press release.

The detailed financial results are located in Exhibit 99, which is a press release dated July 27, 2005, issued by Colgate-Palmolive Company. This press release is incorporated by reference into the 8-K filing and is the primary source for performance data.

You should expect to find key financial metrics such as revenue, net income, and earnings per share for the quarter ended June 30, 2005. The press release may also include segment performance details, management commentary on results, and potentially guidance or outlook for future periods.

No, this 8-K filing itself is procedural, announcing the release of earnings. The actual detailed financial statements are not embedded within the 8-K but are provided in the incorporated press release (Exhibit 99). The information is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for certain purposes under SEC rules, highlighting the press release as the definitive disclosure document.