Summary
Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) filed an 8-K on January 29, 2015, to report its financial results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2014. The filing primarily serves to attach a press release detailing these results, which is incorporated by reference. While the 8-K itself doesn't provide the specific financial figures, it signals to investors that the company has disclosed its performance for the period. Investors would refer to the attached press release for detailed information on revenue, net income, earnings per share, and any commentary on operational performance or future outlook provided by the company. This filing is a standard procedure for public companies to disseminate timely financial information.
Key Highlights
- 1Colgate-Palmolive Company filed an 8-K on January 29, 2015.
- 2The filing relates to the company's financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2014.
- 3The primary purpose of the 8-K is to incorporate by reference a press release detailing these earnings.
- 4The press release, dated January 29, 2015, is attached as Exhibit 99.
- 5The information furnished is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 purposes and is not incorporated into registration statements.
- 6The Chief Financial Officer, Dennis J. Hickey, signed the report.
- 7This filing serves as official notification to the market of the company's latest financial performance disclosure.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to Colgate-Palmolive's earnings results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2014, by attaching the related press release as an exhibit.
The specific financial details, such as revenue, net income, and earnings per share, are contained within the press release dated January 29, 2015, which is attached as Exhibit 99 to this 8-K filing. Investors should review this press release for detailed performance figures.
This 8-K filing itself primarily serves as a notification and incorporation by reference of the press release. Any forward-looking statements or guidance would be found within the content of the attached press release, which is not provided in detail in the 8-K text itself.
The distinction that the information is 'furnished' rather than 'filed' means that while the SEC has received it, it is not subject to the liabilities associated with Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it automatically incorporated into other SEC filings like registration statements. This is a standard disclosure for earnings press releases furnished under Item 2.02.