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COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 30, 2009)

Filed April 30, 2009For Securities:CL

Summary

This 8-K filing from Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) reports on their financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2009. The key information is contained within the press release attached as Exhibit 99, which details the company's earnings and financial condition for the period. Investors should review this press release for specific performance metrics, any forward-looking statements, and management's commentary on the business environment. While the 8-K itself is a procedural document, it signifies the official disclosure of material information regarding the company's quarterly performance. Investors are encouraged to access the referenced press release to gain a comprehensive understanding of the results, including any impacts from the prevailing economic conditions at that time.

Key Highlights

  • 1Colgate-Palmolive Company filed an 8-K on April 30, 2009, reporting on its financial results.
  • 2The filing pertains to the financial quarter that ended on March 31, 2009.
  • 3The primary disclosure is a press release, attached as Exhibit 99, containing the earnings announcement.
  • 4This press release details the company's results of operations and financial condition for the specified quarter.
  • 5The information furnished is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 purposes and will not be incorporated into registration statements.
  • 6The Chief Financial Officer, Stephen C. Patrick, signed the report, indicating the formalization of the disclosure.
  • 7Investors should refer to the Exhibit 99 press release for detailed financial performance and commentary.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to Colgate-Palmolive Company's financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2009, through an attached press release.

The detailed financial information is primarily contained within the press release issued by Colgate-Palmolive Company on April 30, 2009, which is attached as Exhibit 99 to this 8-K filing and incorporated by reference.

While this 8-K document itself does not contain forward-looking statements, the attached press release (Exhibit 99) would typically include management's commentary, outlook, and potentially forward-looking statements regarding the company's performance and strategy.

This statement means that the information provided in this specific 8-K filing, particularly the press release, is being submitted to the SEC but is not considered 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This limits liability for certain types of disclosures but also means it's not automatically incorporated into future SEC filings like registration statements.