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ECOLAB INC. 8-K Report (Jan 16, 2001)

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Filing Date
Filed January 16, 2001
Period End
January 15, 2001
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ECL
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ECL filed 11 annual reports (10-K), 32 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 144 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

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01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed January 16, 2001. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

Ecolab Inc. (ECL) filed an 8-K report on January 15, 2001, primarily disclosing forward-looking financial guidance.

The company projected diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the full year 2001 to be in the range of $1.67 to $1.71a. This guidance provides investors with a clear outlook on the company's expected financial performance for the upcoming fiscal year. Additionally, Ecolab provided an estimate for its fourth quarter 2000 diluted EPS, anticipating it to be around $0.36.

This would bring the full-year 2000 diluted EPS to approximately $1.50b, aligning with previous projections. The company noted that these estimates for Q4 2000 and the full year 2000 exclude certain one-time items, which are expected to have a net impact of approximately $0.06 to $0.07 per share.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. Ecolab projects full-year 2001 diluted EPS to be in the range of $1.67 to $1.71.
  2. Anticipates fourth quarter 2000 diluted EPS to be approximately $0.36.
  3. Full-year 2000 diluted EPS is projected to be $1.50, meeting prior expectations.
  4. Q4 2000 and full-year 2000 EPS estimates exclude certain one-time items.
  5. The net effect of these one-time items is estimated to be a reduction of $0.06 to $0.07 per share.
  6. The filing includes a News Release dated January 15, 2001, as an exhibit.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is the main financial guidance provided by Ecolab in this report?

    Ecolab provided guidance for its full-year 2001 diluted earnings per share (EPS), projecting it to be between $1.67 and $1.71. The company also estimated its fourth quarter 2000 diluted EPS to be around $0.36, which would bring the full-year 2000 diluted EPS to $1.50.

  2. Are the reported EPS figures for 2000 inclusive of all items?

    No, the estimated diluted EPS for the fourth quarter of 2000 and the full year 2000 are exclusive of certain one-time items. Ecolab estimates the net impact of these one-time items to be approximately $0.06 to $0.07 per share, which would be incremental to the reported estimates.

  3. What is the significance of this filing for investors?

    This 8-K filing is significant as it provides investors with forward-looking financial projections for the upcoming fiscal year (2001) and an update on the recently concluded fiscal year (2000). This allows investors to assess the company's expected growth and profitability, as well as understand the impact of any non-recurring items on the reported earnings.

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