Summary
Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) filed a Form 8-K on January 28, 2010, primarily to report its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2009. The company attached a press release, dated January 28, 2010, which contains these earnings details. This filing serves as a notification to investors about the company's operational and financial performance for the period. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it directs investors to the attached press release for the most up-to-date information regarding the company's financial condition and results of operations. Investors should review the referenced press release for specifics on revenue, profit, and any forward-looking statements or management commentary.
Key Highlights
- 1Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) filed an 8-K on January 28, 2010.
- 2The primary purpose of the filing was to announce earnings for the quarter ended December 31, 2009.
- 3A press release dated January 28, 2010, containing the earnings announcement, is attached as Exhibit 99.
- 4The information furnished is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
- 5The press release is incorporated by reference into the 8-K filing.
- 6The Chief Financial Officer, Stephen C. Patrick, signed the report.
- 7The filing provides a standard notification mechanism for material events like earnings releases.