01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed October 30, 2018. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) filed an 8-K on October 30, 2018, to report its third-quarter financial results for the period ended September 30, 2018.
The filing primarily serves as a notification of earnings release and directs investors to the attached exhibits for detailed financial information and commentary. These exhibits include a news release, supplemental data, and supplemental discussion materials that were used in conjunction with their earnings conference call.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Ecolab announced its third-quarter 2018 financial results on October 30, 2018.
- The 8-K filing contains furnished exhibits, not officially 'filed' under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
- Key financial details and operational performance are available in the attached News Release (Exhibit 99.1).
- Supplemental data for the third quarter is provided in Exhibit 99.2.
- Additional discussion and related materials for the conference call are furnished as Exhibit 99.3.
- Ecolab intends to make these exhibits available on its corporate website, www.ecolab.com.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?
The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce Ecolab's third-quarter 2018 earnings results and to furnish the accompanying press release, supplemental data, and discussion materials for investor reference.
Where can I find the detailed financial results for Ecolab's third quarter?
Detailed financial results and commentary for the third quarter ended September 30, 2018, can be found in the exhibits attached to this 8-K filing, specifically Exhibit 99.1 (News Release), Exhibit 99.2 (Supplemental Data), and Exhibit 99.3 (Supplemental Discussion).
Are the attached exhibits considered 'filed' with the SEC?
No, the exhibits attached to this 8-K filing are furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 and are not considered 'filed' for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means they do not carry the same level of liability as formally filed documents.
Will Ecolab be discussing these results?
Yes, the filing mentions that supplemental data and discussion materials were prepared for a conference call to discuss the third-quarter results. Investors can likely find recordings or transcripts of this call on Ecolab's website.
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