Summary
Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) filed an 8-K on April 26, 2012, primarily to report its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2012. The report references a press release issued on the same date, which contains the detailed earnings information. This filing serves as an official notification of the company's performance for the period, providing investors with key financial data and operational updates. Investors reviewing this filing should focus on the attached press release (Exhibit 99) for specifics regarding revenue, net income, earnings per share, and any commentary on the company's business segments and geographic performance. While the 8-K itself is a procedural document, the incorporated press release offers the substantive financial details that are crucial for evaluating Colgate-Palmolive's current financial condition and operational results.
Key Highlights
- 1Colgate-Palmolive Company filed an 8-K on April 26, 2012.
- 2The filing's primary purpose is to report financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2012.
- 3A press release dated April 26, 2012, detailing the earnings, is attached as Exhibit 99.
- 4The press release is incorporated by reference into the 8-K filing.
- 5This filing is an official disclosure of the company's quarterly financial performance.
- 6The information furnished is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 purposes.
- 7Dennis J. Hickey, Chief Financial Officer, signed the report.