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ECOLAB INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 23, 2016)

Filed February 23, 2016For Securities:ECL

Summary

Ecolab Inc. (ECL) filed an 8-K on February 23, 2016, to announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2015. This filing primarily serves to furnish the press release, supplemental data, and discussion materials related to their earnings call. Investors should refer to the attached exhibits for detailed financial performance, operational highlights, and forward-looking statements from the period. The company is providing these materials in accordance with SEC regulations for reporting earnings. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it directs investors to the accompanying press release and supplemental materials for a comprehensive understanding of Ecolab's performance. These documents would typically cover revenue, earnings per share, segment performance, and other key financial metrics relevant to assessing the company's financial condition and results of operations.

Key Highlights

  • 1Ecolab Inc. filed an 8-K on February 23, 2016, to report Q4 and full-year 2015 financial results.
  • 2The filing's primary purpose is to furnish supporting documents for the earnings announcement.
  • 3Key documents furnished include the official News Release (Exhibit 99.1), Supplemental Data (Exhibit 99.2), and Supplemental Discussion (Exhibit 99.3).
  • 4These exhibits are incorporated by reference into the 8-K filing.
  • 5The company will also publish these exhibits on its corporate website (www.ecolab.com).
  • 6The reporting covers the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended December 31, 2015.
  • 7Information in the furnished exhibits provides details on Ecolab's financial condition and results of operations for the specified periods.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to Ecolab's financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2015. It formally incorporates by reference the company's press release and supplemental materials related to these earnings.

The actual financial results, detailed performance metrics, and any commentary are contained within the exhibits attached to this 8-K filing: Exhibit (99.1) the News Release, Exhibit (99.2) Supplemental Data, and Exhibit (99.3) Supplemental Discussion. These are also available on Ecolab's website at www.ecolab.com.

No, this 8-K filing itself does not contain the detailed financial statements or figures. Instead, it serves as a cover for and references the accompanying press release and supplemental documents (Exhibits 99.1, 99.2, and 99.3) which contain this detailed financial information. These exhibits are furnished, not filed, under Item 2.02.