Summary
Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) filed an 8-K on July 29, 2008, to report its earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2008. The primary purpose of this filing is to officially furnish the press release announcing these results, which is incorporated by reference as Exhibit 99. Investors should note that this 8-K does not contain new financial statements or detailed operational discussions beyond what is presented in the press release. The press release itself, as the source of the earnings information, is the key document for understanding the company's performance during the period. It is important to review the press release to grasp the specifics of Colgate-Palmolive's financial condition and results of operations for the second quarter of 2008.
Key Highlights
- 1Form 8-K filed on July 29, 2008, by Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL).
- 2The filing primarily serves to announce earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2008.
- 3Exhibit 99, a press release dated July 29, 2008, contains the detailed earnings announcement.
- 4Information furnished is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
- 5The filing does not incorporate the information into any future registration statements or other SEC filings.
- 6Stephen C. Patrick, Chief Financial Officer, signed the report.
- 7The 8-K directs investors to the attached press release for details on financial results and operational conditions.