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COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 28, 2016)

Filed April 28, 2016For Securities:CL

Summary

Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) filed an 8-K on April 28, 2016, to announce its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016. The core of this filing is the press release attached as Exhibit 99, which details the company's performance during the quarter. Investors should refer to this press release for specific figures related to revenue, profit, and any forward-looking statements or management commentary. This 8-K serves as the official channel for disseminating this critical financial information to the market. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial data, it makes the press release readily available through SEC filings, ensuring transparency and accessibility for shareholders and potential investors. The filing also confirms the Chief Financial Officer's authorization of the report.

Key Highlights

  • 1The 8-K filing announces Colgate-Palmolive's financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016.
  • 2The primary content of the filing is a press release (Exhibit 99) detailing the company's earnings.
  • 3The press release is incorporated by reference into the 8-K, making it an official part of the SEC filing.
  • 4The filing is dated April 28, 2016, reflecting the date the earnings were announced.
  • 5The information provided is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for specific sections of the Securities Exchange Act, a standard disclaimer for earnings releases.
  • 6The report was authorized by Dennis J. Hickey, Chief Financial Officer.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and disseminate Colgate-Palmolive's earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016, through the attached press release (Exhibit 99).

The actual financial results, including revenue and profit figures for the quarter ended March 31, 2016, are contained within the press release attached as Exhibit 99 to this 8-K filing.

This 8-K primarily focuses on reporting historical financial results. While the attached press release may contain management commentary or forward-looking statements, the 8-K itself is a reporting document for the quarter's performance, not a strategic update.

This is a standard legal disclaimer. It means that while the information is being disclosed to the public through the SEC filing, it does not carry the same legal liability under certain sections of the Securities Exchange Act (like Section 18) as information that is formally 'filed' with the SEC.