01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed February 10, 2006. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) filed an 8-K on February 10, 2006, to report its fourth quarter and full year financial results for the period ending December 31, 2005.
The filing primarily serves as a notification of the earnings release and attaches the press release detailing these results as an exhibit. Investors should refer to the attached press release for specific financial performance metrics, including revenue, net income, and earnings per share for the reported periods. The press release, incorporated by reference, contains the official unaudited financial information disclosed by Ecolab.
The company also indicated that this information, along with supplemental data, would be made available on their website under the Investor Information section. This 8-K is crucial for stakeholders seeking the latest official financial figures from Ecolab for 2005 and the preceding quarter.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Ecolab Inc. announced fourth quarter and full year 2005 financial results on February 10, 2006.
- The 8-K filing's primary purpose is to furnish the earnings press release as an exhibit.
- The press release contains detailed results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2005.
- Exhibit 99, the earnings press release, is incorporated by reference into the 8-K.
- The company will also publish the earnings release and supplemental information on its website.
- This filing allows investors to access official financial performance data for the period.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to Ecolab Inc.'s earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2005, by attaching the company's earnings press release as an exhibit.
Where can I find the detailed financial results?
The detailed financial results are primarily contained within the press release dated February 10, 2006, which is attached as Exhibit (99) to this 8-K filing and incorporated by reference. Ecolab also stated the information would be available on their website under Investor Information.
Does this 8-K contain new financial statements?
This 8-K filing does not contain newly filed financial statements directly within the report itself. Instead, it furnishes the earnings press release which includes the financial results. Investors should refer to the press release for the specific financial performance figures.
What period do these financial results cover?
These financial results cover the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended December 31, 2005.
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