Summary
Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) filed an 8-K on January 31, 2013, to report its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2012. This filing primarily serves to incorporate by reference a press release that provides the detailed earnings information. Investors should refer to the press release, attached as Exhibit 99, for specific financial performance metrics, including revenue, net income, and earnings per share. The report itself is a standard 8-K filing that signals the public dissemination of the company's latest financial performance. The Chief Financial Officer, Dennis J. Hickey, signed off on the filing, indicating the information has been officially presented by the company's management.
Key Highlights
- 1Form 8-K filed on January 31, 2013, by Colgate-Palmolive Company.
- 2The filing reports on the results of operations and financial condition.
- 3It incorporates by reference a press release dated January 31, 2013, detailing earnings for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2012.
- 4Investors need to consult the attached Exhibit 99 (the press release) for specific financial figures.
- 5The report is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for certain sections of the Securities Exchange Act.
- 6The Chief Financial Officer, Dennis J. Hickey, signed the report.