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COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 27, 2016)

Filed October 27, 2016For Securities:CL

Summary

Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) filed an 8-K on October 27, 2016, primarily to report its earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2016. The filing incorporates by reference a press release that details the company's financial performance and results of operations for the period. This is a standard disclosure mechanism for publicly traded companies to disseminate important financial information to investors in a timely manner. Investors should review the attached press release for specific details on revenue, earnings per share, and any segment-specific performance. While this 8-K itself does not contain the granular financial data, it serves as the official notification and public record that such information has been released. The filing confirms the date of the earnings announcement and provides the necessary link for investors to access the detailed report.

Key Highlights

  • 1Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) filed an 8-K on October 27, 2016.
  • 2The primary purpose of the filing was to announce earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2016.
  • 3The 8-K incorporates by reference a press release detailing the company's results of operations and financial condition.
  • 4The press release, dated October 27, 2016, is included as Exhibit 99.
  • 5This filing is a standard disclosure to provide timely financial information to investors.
  • 6The information is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 liability purposes.
  • 7The Chief Financial Officer, Dennis J. Hickey, signed the report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Colgate-Palmolive Company's earnings and financial results for the quarter that ended on September 30, 2016. It serves as a formal notification to investors that this information has been released.

The actual detailed earnings data is not directly in the 8-K itself. Instead, the 8-K incorporates by reference a press release dated October 27, 2016 (Exhibit 99), which contains the full earnings announcement and financial details for the quarter.

This 8-K filing itself primarily serves to report past results through the press release. Specific details regarding forward-looking statements, guidance, or management's outlook for future periods would be found within the content of the press release (Exhibit 99).

The information is being furnished under Item 2.02 and is specifically noted as not being 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means the company is providing the information to the SEC, but it does not carry the same legal liabilities as if it were officially 'filed' under other sections of the Act.