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COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 1, 2020)

Filed May 1, 2020For Securities:CL

Summary

Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) filed an 8-K on May 1, 2020, to report its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2020. The primary purpose of this filing is to attach the earnings press release, which provides details on the company's operational performance and financial condition during the specified period. Investors should refer to the attached press release (Exhibit 99) for a comprehensive understanding of these results. This report serves as a notification of the release of the company's quarterly earnings, adhering to SEC regulations for timely disclosure. While the 8-K itself is brief, the incorporated press release contains the substance of the financial updates, including key metrics and management commentary. The filing also notes that the information furnished under Item 2.02 is not considered "filed" for certain legal purposes, a standard disclaimer for earnings releases.

Key Highlights

  • 1Filing date: May 1, 2020.
  • 2Reporting period: Quarter ended March 31, 2020.
  • 3Key Information Source: Attached press release (Exhibit 99) contains detailed financial results.
  • 4Nature of Disclosure: 8-K announces earnings, with the press release providing operational and financial condition details.
  • 5Standard SEC Disclaimer: Information furnished under Item 2.02 is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 purposes.
  • 6Exhibit Included: Press release dated May 1, 2020, and Cover Page Interactive Data File.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce Colgate-Palmolive Company's financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2020, by attaching its earnings press release.

The detailed financial results, operational performance, and management commentary are found in the press release dated May 1, 2020, which is included as Exhibit 99 to this 8-K filing.

This 8-K filing itself does not contain the specific financial figures. The details are provided in the attached press release (Exhibit 99), which investors should consult for quantitative results.

When information is 'furnished' under Item 2.02, it means the company is providing it to the SEC but it is not subject to the same legal liabilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as information that is formally 'filed'. This is a standard practice for earnings releases.