8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Jan 11, 2010)

Filed January 11, 2010For Securities:CL

Summary

Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) filed an 8-K on January 11, 2010, to disclose information via a press release dated the same day. The primary purpose of this filing was to furnish information under Regulation FD, ensuring that material information is broadly disseminated to the public. The press release, attached as Exhibit 99, is incorporated by reference into this report. While the 8-K itself does not contain detailed financial statements or operational updates, it signifies that the company has released material information to the market through its press release. Investors should refer to the press release for the specific details of the disclosure, which could pertain to financial results, strategic initiatives, or other significant corporate events.

Key Highlights

  • 1Form 8-K filing dated January 11, 2010, for Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL).
  • 2Filing primarily serves as a Regulation FD Disclosure (Item 7.01).
  • 3Material information was disseminated via a press release dated January 11, 2010.
  • 4The press release is attached as Exhibit 99 and incorporated by reference.
  • 5This report indicates the company has made a public announcement requiring disclosure.
  • 6The filing does not contain substantive financial details directly but points to the press release for such information.
  • 7Stephen C. Patrick, Chief Financial Officer, signed the filing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to disclose information to the public in compliance with Regulation FD. The company issued a press release on January 11, 2010, and this filing incorporates that press release by reference, ensuring broad dissemination of material information.

The specific details of the information disclosed are contained within the press release dated January 11, 2010, which is attached as Exhibit 99 to this 8-K filing and is incorporated by reference.

This particular 8-K filing, under Item 7.01, is primarily a disclosure vehicle for a press release. It does not directly present financial statements or guidance within the body of the report itself. Investors would need to review the referenced press release (Exhibit 99) for any such financial information or outlook.

The filing was signed by Stephen C. Patrick, the Chief Financial Officer of Colgate-Palmolive Company, indicating his authorization for the public disclosure.