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ECOLAB INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 21, 2017)

Filed February 21, 2017For Securities:ECL

Summary

Ecolab Inc. (ECL) filed an 8-K on February 21, 2017, to announce its fourth-quarter and full-year 2016 financial results. The filing primarily serves to furnish the earnings release, supplemental data, and related discussion materials that were made public on the same day. Investors should refer to the attached exhibits (99.1, 99.2, and 99.3) for detailed financial performance, operational highlights, and forward-looking commentary from the company. While the 8-K itself does not contain the specific financial figures, it directs investors to the furnished exhibits for comprehensive information regarding Ecolab's performance in the fourth quarter of 2016, including key metrics and management's perspective on the results and outlook. The company also noted that these materials would be available on its corporate website, providing accessibility for interested parties.

Key Highlights

  • 1Ecolab Inc. announced its fourth quarter and full year 2016 earnings on February 21, 2017.
  • 2The 8-K filing serves to furnish the company's earnings release, supplemental data, and discussion materials.
  • 3Key financial and operational details for Q4 2016 are provided in the attached exhibits.
  • 4The furnished exhibits (99.1, 99.2, 99.3) are incorporated by reference into the 8-K.
  • 5Ecolab also committed to publishing these supplemental materials on its corporate website (www.ecolab.com).
  • 6The information is furnished under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits).

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and provide access to Ecolab's fourth-quarter and full-year 2016 earnings release, supplemental data, and discussion materials, which were publicly disclosed on February 21, 2017.

The specific financial results and detailed commentary are not included directly in the 8-K filing itself. Investors need to refer to the furnished exhibits, specifically Exhibit (99.1) (News Release), Exhibit (99.2) (Supplemental Data), and Exhibit (99.3) (Supplemental Discussion), which are incorporated by reference into the 8-K.

The materials (Exhibits 99.1, 99.2, and 99.3) are furnished, not filed, pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K. This means they are provided to the SEC for public disclosure but do not carry the same liability as 'filed' documents under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

While the 8-K itself does not contain forward-looking statements, the furnished exhibits, particularly the Supplemental Discussion (Exhibit 99.3), likely contain management's commentary on the results and potentially forward-looking guidance or outlook for the company.