01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed April 27, 2012. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
This 8-K filing from Ecolab Inc. (ECL) on April 27, 2012, primarily serves as a disclosure of additional unaudited pro forma financial information related to its previously completed merger with Nalco Holding Company.
Investors are provided with condensed combined pro forma data for various periods in 2011, including quarterly, six-month, nine-month, and full-year figures. This information is intended to offer a more comprehensive view of the combined entity's financial performance post-merger. It's important to note that this filing is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for certain regulatory purposes, meaning it doesn't carry the same liabilities as a fully filed document under Section 18 of the Exchange Act unless specifically incorporated by reference into another filing.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Ecolab Inc. is providing supplemental unaudited pro forma financial information.
- The information pertains to the combined entity following the merger with Nalco Holding Company, which closed on December 1, 2011.
- The filing includes pro forma data for each quarterly period of 2011.
- Additional pro forma information is provided for the six-month and nine-month periods ended June 30, 2011, and September 30, 2011, respectively.
- Full-year pro forma financial information for the year ended December 31, 2011, is also included.
- This disclosure is made as a convenience to readers for understanding the post-merger financial picture.
- The information furnished in this 8-K is not considered 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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 provide investors with additional unaudited pro forma financial information related to the merger between Ecolab Inc. and Nalco Holding Company. This information offers a look at the combined company's financial performance for various periods in 2011.
When did the merger between Ecolab and Nalco officially close?
The merger between Ecolab Inc. and Nalco Holding Company was completed on December 1, 2011.
What specific financial periods does the pro forma information cover?
The supplemental pro forma information covers each quarterly period of 2011, the six-month period ended June 30, 2011, the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011, and the full year ended December 31, 2011.
Does this filing affect Ecolab's legal liability for its financial reporting?
No, the information in this Form 8-K, including the exhibit, is furnished and is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it automatically incorporated into other filings unless expressly stated. This means it generally does not subject the company to the liabilities of that section.
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