Summary
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) filed an 8-K on October 29, 2013, to announce its financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2013. The core of this filing is the incorporation by reference of a news release detailing these results, which investors should review for specific financial performance metrics. While the 8-K itself does not provide the detailed financial figures, it serves as the official notification that such information has been made public. Investors should note that the news release, attached as Exhibit (99), is the primary source for understanding Ecolab's operational and financial condition during this period. The filing indicates that the news release is furnished and not deemed "filed," which is standard for earnings announcements under Item 2.02, meaning it's informational rather than a formal amendment to registration statements. The company also made this release available on its corporate website.
Key Highlights
- 1Ecolab Inc. announced its financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2013.
- 2The announcement was made via a News Release filed as an exhibit to the 8-K.
- 3The filing is made under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition).
- 4The News Release is furnished as Exhibit (99) and incorporated by reference.
- 5The information contained in the News Release is considered furnished, not 'filed' with the SEC.
- 6Ecolab made the News Release available on its corporate website (www.ecolab.com).