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

Filed October 26, 2018For Securities:CL

Summary

Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) filed an 8-K on October 26, 2018, to announce its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2018. This filing primarily serves to incorporate by reference the press release detailing these earnings. Investors should refer to the attached press release (Exhibit 99) for specific financial performance figures, including revenue, earnings per share, and any forward-looking guidance. The company is utilizing this 8-K to officially disclose its operational and financial condition for the period. While the 8-K itself is brief, its significance lies in providing access to the detailed earnings announcement. Key metrics and management commentary within the press release will offer insights into the company's performance across its product segments and geographic regions, as well as any strategic updates.

Key Highlights

  • 1Colgate-Palmolive announced its Q3 2018 earnings on October 26, 2018, via an 8-K filing.
  • 2The 8-K filing incorporates a press release (Exhibit 99) containing the detailed financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2018.
  • 3Investors are directed to the press release for specific performance data, including revenue and profit figures.
  • 4The filing confirms the company's adherence to financial reporting standards.
  • 5Henning I. Jakobsen, Chief Financial Officer, signed the report.
  • 6The filing is considered Furnished, not Filed, for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and incorporate by reference the press release detailing Colgate-Palmolive's financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2018.

The detailed financial results, including revenue, earnings per share, and any segment-specific performance, are available in the press release attached as Exhibit 99 to this 8-K filing.

This 8-K filing itself does not contain new strategic initiatives or guidance. Investors should review the attached press release (Exhibit 99) for any such information provided by the company's management.

No, the information furnished under Item 2.02 of this 8-K is considered 'furnished' and not 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not automatically subject the company to liabilities under that section.