Summary
Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) filed an 8-K on October 27, 2011, to report its earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2011. The primary purpose of this filing is to furnish a press release announcing the company's financial and operational results for the period. While the 8-K itself does not contain detailed financial figures, it incorporates by reference the press release, which serves as the source of the quarter's performance data for investors. Investors should refer to the attached press release (Exhibit 99) for specific details on revenue, earnings per share, and any other key financial metrics for the third quarter of 2011.
Key Highlights
- 1Colgate-Palmolive Company filed an 8-K on October 27, 2011.
- 2The filing's primary purpose is to report the company's financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2011.
- 3The press release containing the earnings information is attached as Exhibit 99 and incorporated by reference.
- 4This filing serves to disseminate the most recent quarterly performance data to investors.
- 5The information furnished is not considered 'filed' for certain SEC liability purposes, as stated in the filing.
- 6The Chief Financial Officer, Dennis J. Hickey, signed the report.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce and provide access to Colgate-Palmolive Company's earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2011, through an attached press release.
The detailed financial results are located in the press release dated October 27, 2011, which is attached as Exhibit 99 to this 8-K filing and incorporated by reference.
No, the 8-K document itself does not contain the specific financial figures. These details are provided in the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99).
The filing states that the information being furnished 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 registration statements unless explicitly stated.