Where can I find the actual financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2018?

The detailed financial results are provided in the press release attached as Exhibit 99 to this 8-K filing. You should refer to that document for specific revenue, profit, and other financial metrics.

What is the significance of this 8-K filing?

This 8-K filing's primary purpose is to officially announce and provide access to Colgate-Palmolive's earnings results for the specified period, as required by SEC regulations. It incorporates the press release which contains the substantive financial information.

Does this filing include detailed financial statements and management's discussion and analysis (MD&A)?

No, this 8-K filing itself does not contain the detailed financial statements or MD&A. These are typically found within the press release (Exhibit 99) that is referenced and attached to this report.

Is the information in this 8-K considered 'filed' for liability purposes?

The information furnished under Item 2.02 of this report is being furnished and shall not be deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section.

CL 8-K: Earnings & Results

Summary

Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) filed an 8-K on January 25, 2019, to report its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2018. The core of this filing is the attached press release (Exhibit 99), which provides the key operational and financial data investors would be interested in. While the 8-K itself doesn't contain the detailed financial tables, it serves as the official notification of the earnings release.

Key Highlights

1The 8-K filing announces the earnings results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2018.
2The press release containing the detailed financial results is attached as Exhibit 99 and incorporated by reference.
3This filing primarily serves as a notification of the earnings release rather than containing detailed financial statements within the 8-K itself.
4The information furnished under Item 2.02 is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
5The Chief Financial Officer, Henning I. Jakobsen, signed the filing.
6This report indicates Colgate-Palmolive is not an emerging growth company.
7The filing date is January 25, 2019, with the event date also noted as January 24, 2019.

COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 25, 2019)

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