01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed September 12, 2013. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) filed an 8-K on September 12, 2013, to re-confirm its full-year 2013 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) forecast.
The company reaffirmed its guidance of $3.48 to $3.56a per share. This guidance represents a significant projected increase of 17% to 19% compared to the previous year's performance, indicating strong expected growth for Ecolab. This re-confirmation was made during a live investor presentation held in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Investors interested in further details can access a replay of the presentation on Ecolab's investor relations website through September 20, 2013. The update suggests management's confidence in achieving its financial targets for the year.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Ecolab Inc. reaffirms its 2013 full-year adjusted EPS forecast range of $3.48 to $3.56.
- The reaffirmed forecast represents an anticipated year-over-year increase of 17% to 19%.
- The disclosure was made via an 8-K filing on September 12, 2013.
- The company conducted a live investor presentation in St. Paul, MN, on September 12, 2013.
- A replay of the investor presentation is available on Ecolab's website until September 20, 2013.
- This filing primarily serves as a Regulation FD disclosure to ensure consistent information dissemination to investors.
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 serve as a Regulation FD disclosure, officially re-confirming Ecolab's previously issued full-year 2013 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) forecast range of $3.48 to $3.56.
What growth is Ecolab expecting for the full year 2013?
Ecolab is expecting a significant year-over-year growth of 17% to 19% in its adjusted earnings per share for the full year 2013, based on its reaffirmed guidance.
How can investors find more information about this update?
Investors can find more information by accessing a replay of the investor presentation, which was held on September 12, 2013, and is available on Ecolab's investor relations website (www.ecolab.com/investor) through September 20, 2013.
Was any new financial guidance issued in this filing?
No, this filing did not issue new financial guidance. Instead, it served to re-confirm the existing full-year 2013 adjusted EPS forecast range that was previously communicated by the company.
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