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COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 1, 2005)

Filed November 1, 2005For Securities:CL

Summary

Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) filed an 8-K on November 1, 2005, to report its earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2005. The primary purpose of this filing is to include the press release announcing these results, which is attached as an exhibit. Investors should note that the information provided in this 8-K is furnished and not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it is not subject to the same liability provisions as formally filed documents. The key takeaway for investors is that the company is disseminating its quarterly financial performance update via this standard regulatory filing.

Key Highlights

  • 1Colgate-Palmolive Company reported its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2005.
  • 2The 8-K filing includes a press release dated November 1, 2005, detailing the earnings.
  • 3This press release is incorporated by reference as Exhibit 99.
  • 4The filing pertains to Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition).
  • 5The information furnished is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 6Stephen C. Patrick, Chief Financial Officer, signed the report.
  • 7The company's principal executive offices are located at 300 Park Avenue, New York, NY.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Colgate-Palmolive Company's earnings for the third quarter of 2005. It includes the press release announcing these results as an exhibit.

The detailed earnings data is contained within the press release dated November 1, 2005, which is attached as Exhibit 99 to this 8-K filing and incorporated by reference.

No, the filing explicitly states that the information being furnished is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not carry the same legal liabilities as a formally filed document.

The report is signed by Stephen C. Patrick, the Chief Financial Officer of Colgate-Palmolive Company, indicating his oversight of the financial reporting.