Summary
Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) filed an 8-K report on April 26, 2006, to disclose its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006. The report primarily serves to attach a press release announcing these earnings, which provides key operating and financial condition details for investors. The press release, incorporated by reference, is the primary source of information regarding the company's performance during the period. Investors should review the attached press release for specific figures on revenue, profitability, and any management commentary on business trends. While this 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial tables, it formally registers the earnings announcement with the SEC. The filing also confirms the Chief Financial Officer, Stephen C. Patrick, has signed off on the report, indicating official company confirmation of the disclosed information.
Key Highlights
- 1Filing of an 8-K Current Report by Colgate-Palmolive Company on April 26, 2006.
- 2The report's primary purpose is to announce the company's earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2006.
- 3The press release containing the first-quarter 2006 earnings is attached as Exhibit 99 and incorporated by reference.
- 4Information furnished in this report is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 purposes but serves as an official SEC notification of earnings release.
- 5Stephen C. Patrick, Chief Financial Officer, signed the report, confirming its authenticity.
- 6This filing directs investors to the accompanying press release for detailed financial results and operational updates.