Summary
Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) filed an 8-K report on January 30, 2014, to announce its financial results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2013. The report primarily incorporates by reference a press release issued on the same date, which contains the detailed earnings information. While the 8-K itself does not contain the numerical data, it serves as the official SEC notification that the company has publicly disclosed its latest financial performance. Investors should refer to the attached press release (Exhibit 99) for specifics on revenue, profit, and other key financial metrics for the period. This filing is a standard procedure for publicly traded companies to report material events, such as earnings releases.
Key Highlights
- 1Colgate-Palmolive filed an 8-K on January 30, 2014.
- 2The filing announces the company's financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2013.
- 3The core of the report is a press release (Exhibit 99) detailing the earnings.
- 4This is a standard disclosure mechanism for material financial information.
- 5Investors need to consult the referenced press release for specific financial data.
- 6The filing confirms the official release of 2013 year-end and Q4 financial performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report that Colgate-Palmolive Company has released its financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2013. It incorporates by reference the press release containing these results.
The actual financial results are detailed in the press release dated January 30, 2014, which is attached as Exhibit 99 to this 8-K filing. Investors should review this press release for specific financial data.
This particular 8-K filing, as described, primarily serves to announce historical financial results through a press release. It does not, in itself, contain new guidance or forward-looking statements. Those would typically be found within the content of the referenced press release or other subsequent filings.
The report was signed by Dennis J. Hickey, Chief Financial Officer, on behalf of Colgate-Palmolive Company.