Summary
Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) filed an 8-K report on October 30, 2007, to announce its earnings for the third quarter ended September 30, 2007. The report primarily serves to incorporate by reference the press release detailing these financial results. Investors should note that this 8-K filing itself does not contain the detailed financial figures but directs stakeholders to the attached press release (Exhibit 99) for the specific earnings data. This is a standard procedure for companies to disseminate timely financial information to the public and the SEC. For a comprehensive understanding of the company's performance during the quarter, it is essential to review the content of the press release.
Key Highlights
- 1Colgate-Palmolive filed an 8-K on October 30, 2007, reporting on its third quarter 2007 financial results.
- 2The report's primary purpose is to incorporate by reference the earnings press release issued on the same date.
- 3Exhibit 99 contains the press release with the detailed financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2007.
- 4This filing follows the standard practice of using an 8-K to disseminate quarterly earnings announcements.
- 5The report itself does not contain the specific financial figures but refers investors to the accompanying press release.
- 6Stephen C. Patrick, Chief Financial Officer, signed the report on behalf of the company.