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COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 29, 2009)

Filed October 29, 2009For Securities:CL

Summary

Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) filed an 8-K on October 29, 2009, to report its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2009. The core of this filing is a press release attached as Exhibit 99, which details the company's performance during the third quarter of 2009. Investors should review this press release for specific figures related to revenue, profit, and other key financial metrics, as it contains the official announcement of the company's operational and financial condition for the period. This report serves as a formal notification of the company's quarterly earnings, providing stakeholders with essential information to assess the company's performance and financial standing. While the 8-K itself is brief, its incorporated press release is crucial for understanding Colgate-Palmolive's recent financial health and operational achievements.

Key Highlights

  • 1Filing Date: October 29, 2009
  • 2Reported Period: Quarter ended September 30, 2009
  • 3Primary Content: Press release announcing Q3 2009 earnings (Exhibit 99)
  • 4Item 2.02 Disclosure: Results of Operations and Financial Condition
  • 5Item 9.01 Disclosure: Exhibits, including the earnings press release
  • 6Key Officer Signature: Chief Financial Officer, Stephen C. Patrick

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Colgate-Palmolive Company's financial results and operational condition for the third quarter of 2009. It incorporates by reference a press release containing these details.

The specific financial details for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, are contained within the press release dated October 29, 2009, which is attached as Exhibit 99 to this 8-K filing.

According to the filing, the information furnished in this Current Report is being provided and shall not be deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933.