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).