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ECOLAB INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 20, 2006)

Filed October 20, 2006For Securities:ECL

Summary

Ecolab Inc. (ECL) filed a Form 8-K on October 20, 2006, to report its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2006. This filing primarily serves to announce the company's earnings and related financial condition for the period. The press release detailing these results is attached as an exhibit and incorporated by reference, indicating it contains the specific financial figures and operational commentary investors would find most relevant. The company also made this information available on its corporate website. For investors, this 8-K filing provides a snapshot of Ecolab's performance during the third quarter of 2006. While the 8-K itself is a notification filing, the attached press release is the core document for understanding key metrics such as revenue, earnings per share, and any significant changes or trends impacting the business during that period. Investors should review the referenced press release for detailed financial data and management's discussion of results.

Key Highlights

  • 1Ecolab Inc. reported its third-quarter 2006 financial results.
  • 2The filing date was October 20, 2006.
  • 3The report pertains to the quarter ended September 30, 2006.
  • 4The detailed earnings release is attached as Exhibit 99.
  • 5The press release is incorporated by reference into the 8-K filing.
  • 6Ecolab also published the news release on its website (www.ecolab.com).
  • 7This filing is made under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits).

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce Ecolab Inc.'s financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2006, as required by securities regulations.

The detailed financial information is located in the press release attached as Exhibit 99 to this 8-K filing. This press release is incorporated by reference and contains the company's earnings announcement.

Yes, Ecolab announced that the press release containing the Q3 2006 results would also be published on its corporate website, www.ecolab.com.

Investors should look for key financial metrics such as revenue, net income, earnings per share (EPS), profit margins, and any commentary from management regarding business performance, significant trends, or future outlook for the third quarter of 2006.