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ECOLAB INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 28, 2012)

Filed February 28, 2012For Securities:ECL

Summary

Ecolab Inc. (ECL) filed an 8-K on February 28, 2012, to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2011. The filing primarily serves to attach the press release detailing these results, which was also made available on Ecolab's website. Investors should refer to the accompanying press release for specific financial figures and operational commentary for the periods reported. This 8-K filing does not contain new operational or strategic disclosures beyond the earnings announcement itself. The main purpose is to officially disseminate the Q4 and full-year 2011 financial performance through the SEC's required reporting mechanism. For a comprehensive understanding of Ecolab's performance, trends, and outlook, investors are directed to the February 28, 2012, press release which is incorporated by reference.

Key Highlights

  • 1Ecolab Inc. (ECL) announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2011.
  • 2The 8-K filing was made on February 28, 2012.
  • 3The primary purpose of the filing is to attach the press release containing the earnings announcement.
  • 4The press release detailing the financial results is incorporated by reference into the 8-K.
  • 5The press release will also be available on Ecolab's corporate website (www.ecolab.com).
  • 6This filing, under Item 2.02, focuses on Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
  • 7Exhibit (99) contains the Ecolab Inc. News Release dated February 28, 2012.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Ecolab Inc.'s financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2011, by attaching the related press release.

The detailed financial information is contained within the press release dated February 28, 2012, which is attached as Exhibit (99) to this 8-K and incorporated by reference. It is also available on Ecolab's website at www.ecolab.com.

No, this 8-K filing under Item 2.02 specifically pertains to the announcement of financial results. Any strategic information or business updates would typically be found within the content of the attached press release, but the 8-K itself primarily serves as the reporting vehicle for the earnings announcement.