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COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 29, 2010)

Filed April 29, 2010For Securities:CL

Summary

Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) filed an 8-K on April 29, 2010, to report its earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010. The core of this filing is the incorporation of a press release that details the company's financial performance and operational results for the period. Investors can find the specific financial figures, including revenue, net income, and earnings per share, within the attached press release. This report primarily serves to disseminate the company's latest financial results to the public in a timely manner, adhering to SEC disclosure requirements. While the 8-K itself is brief and formal, the attached press release provides the crucial operational and financial commentary that investors will need to assess the company's performance and outlook. Investors should review the press release for details on sales growth, geographic performance, and any forward-looking statements or management commentary regarding the business environment.

Key Highlights

  • 1Colgate-Palmolive filed an 8-K on April 29, 2010, to report Q1 2010 earnings.
  • 2The filing incorporates by reference a press release dated April 29, 2010, detailing the Q1 financial results.
  • 3Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) is the primary section addressed.
  • 4Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits) lists the press release as Exhibit 99.
  • 5The press release provides the actual financial and operational details for the quarter ended March 31, 2010.
  • 6The information furnished is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 liability purposes.
  • 7The Chief Financial Officer, Stephen C. Patrick, signed the report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Colgate-Palmolive Company's earnings and financial condition for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010, by incorporating a press release issued on April 29, 2010.

The detailed financial results are located within the press release attached as Exhibit 99 to this 8-K filing. This press release contains the specific earnings figures, operational commentary, and other relevant financial information for the quarter.

While the 8-K form itself is a formal disclosure, the attached press release (Exhibit 99) is the most likely place to find forward-looking statements and management's commentary on the company's performance and outlook for the period.

No, the information furnished in this Current Report (specifically the press release) is stated to be furnished and shall not be deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor will it be incorporated by reference into other SEC filings unless explicitly stated.