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COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 28, 2010)

Filed January 28, 2010For Securities:CL

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing by Colgate-Palmolive Company is to officially announce and report its financial results and condition for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2009. This is done by attaching a press release with the detailed earnings information.

The actual financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2009, are contained within the press release dated January 28, 2010, which is attached as Exhibit 99 to this 8-K filing and incorporated by reference.

No, according to the filing, the information furnished in this Current Report is being furnished and shall not be deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. It also will not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933.

The 8-K report was signed by Stephen C. Patrick, the Chief Financial Officer of Colgate-Palmolive Company.