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

Filed July 30, 2009For Securities:CL

Summary

Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) filed an 8-K report on July 30, 2009, to announce its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2009. The report primarily incorporates by reference a press release issued on the same date, which details the company's earnings performance and financial condition. Investors should note that this filing serves as notification and provides access to the earnings release, which contains the specific financial figures, operational highlights, and management commentary. As the press release is incorporated by reference, the detailed financial outcomes and forward-looking statements are contained within that document, not directly within the 8-K text itself. The filing also confirms the Chief Financial Officer's authorization.

Key Highlights

  • 1Colgate-Palmolive (CL) announced its Q2 2009 earnings via a press release on July 30, 2009.
  • 2The 8-K filing incorporates this press release (Exhibit 99) by reference.
  • 3This filing primarily serves to officially disseminate the company's latest financial results.
  • 4Investors can find detailed financial information, including net income, revenue, and segment performance, within the attached press release.
  • 5The report confirms that the information furnished is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 purposes.
  • 6The Chief Financial Officer, Stephen C. Patrick, signed the report, confirming its validity.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to Colgate-Palmolive's earnings results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009, through an attached press release.

The detailed financial results, including specific figures for revenue, profit, and other key metrics, are contained within the press release dated July 30, 2009, which is attached as Exhibit 99 to this 8-K filing and incorporated by reference.

This 8-K filing itself primarily serves as a notification of earnings. Any discussion of operational strategies, future outlooks, or management commentary on performance would be found within the press release (Exhibit 99) that is incorporated by reference.

This statement means that while the information is being publicly disclosed, it is not being treated as 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This distinction can affect liability for misstatements or omissions within the disclosed information, particularly concerning the press release itself rather than the 8-K form's mandatory disclosures.