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COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 26, 2018)

Filed January 26, 2018For Securities:CL

Summary

Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) filed an 8-K report on January 26, 2018, primarily to disclose its earnings results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2017. The key takeaway for investors is the release of these financial results, which were disseminated via a press release attached as Exhibit 99 to this filing. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it serves as the official notification that the company's performance for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2017 has been made public. Investors should refer to the attached press release (Exhibit 99) for specific details on revenue, profit, segment performance, and any forward-looking statements or management commentary regarding the company's financial condition and results of operations.

Key Highlights

  • 1Colgate-Palmolive (CL) announced its Q4 and Full Year 2017 earnings on January 26, 2018.
  • 2The announcement was made via a press release, filed as Exhibit 99 with the 8-K.
  • 3The 8-K filing itself serves as a notification of the earnings release.
  • 4Investors need to consult Exhibit 99 (the press release) for detailed financial results and commentary.
  • 5The filing confirms that the company is not an emerging growth company.
  • 6The Chief Financial Officer, Dennis J. Hickey, signed the filing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to Colgate-Palmolive Company's earnings results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, through an attached press release.

The detailed financial results, including revenue, profit, and other operating metrics, are contained within the press release dated January 26, 2018, which is attached as Exhibit 99 to this 8-K filing. You should review that document for specific figures.

No, the 8-K filing itself does not contain the detailed financial statements or management commentary. It serves as a notification and incorporates the press release by reference. All the specific financial details and commentary are in the press release (Exhibit 99).

Item 2.02 is used by companies to report material information regarding their results of operations or financial condition. In this case, it signals that the company is disclosing its earnings for the period. Importantly, information furnished under Item 2.02 is generally not deemed 'filed' for liability purposes under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, unlike information formally filed in other sections.