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ECOLAB INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 1, 2018)

Filed May 1, 2018For Securities:ECL

Summary

Ecolab Inc. (ECL) filed an 8-K on May 1, 2018, to report its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018. The filing primarily consists of furnished exhibits, including a press release, supplemental data, and discussion materials related to the quarterly earnings call. Investors should refer to these attached documents for detailed financial performance and operational insights for the period. While the 8-K itself does not contain the specific financial figures, it serves as the official notification and access point for Ecolab's Q1 2018 earnings announcement. The provided exhibits, incorporated by reference, are the primary source of information for understanding the company's performance, key metrics, and forward-looking statements for the first quarter.

Key Highlights

  • 1Ecolab announced its first quarter 2018 financial results on May 1, 2018.
  • 2The 8-K filing primarily furnishes exhibits containing the earnings release, supplemental data, and discussion materials.
  • 3Key financial and operational details for Q1 2018 are located within the referenced exhibits (99.1, 99.2, 99.3).
  • 4These exhibits are incorporated by reference into the 8-K filing.
  • 5Ecolab will also publish these materials on its corporate website (www.ecolab.com).
  • 6The report confirms the event date for the results announcement was April 30, 2018.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing does not contain the specific financial figures. Investors need to refer to the furnished Exhibit (99.1) News Release and Exhibit (99.2) Supplemental Data for detailed financial results, including revenue, earnings per share, and other key performance indicators for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018.

More detailed information can be found in the exhibits attached to this 8-K filing: Exhibit (99.1) News Release, Exhibit (99.2) Supplemental Data, and Exhibit (99.3) Supplemental Discussion. These documents are also available on Ecolab's website at www.ecolab.com.

The exhibits (99.1, 99.2, and 99.3) are furnished with this 8-K filing, not officially filed. This means they are provided for informational purposes but do not carry the same legal implications as if they were filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.