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ECOLAB INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 19, 2019)

Filed February 19, 2019For Securities:ECL

Summary

Ecolab Inc. (ECL) filed an 8-K on February 19, 2019, to announce its fourth-quarter and full-year 2018 financial results. The report primarily serves to furnish the press release, supplemental data, and discussion materials related to the earnings call. Investors should refer to the attached exhibits for detailed financial performance, operational highlights, and forward-looking statements. While this 8-K doesn't present new financial statements directly, it provides access to Ecolab's official commentary and data regarding their performance. The furnished exhibits (99.1, 99.2, and 99.3) are crucial for understanding the company's recent financial condition, including key metrics, segment performance, and management's outlook. Investors are encouraged to review these materials thoroughly for a comprehensive understanding of Ecolab's 2018 performance and any guidance for the upcoming periods.

Key Highlights

  • 1Ecolab announced fourth-quarter and full-year 2018 financial results on February 19, 2019.
  • 2The 8-K filing primarily serves to furnish accompanying press release and supplemental materials.
  • 3Exhibits include a News Release (Exhibit 99.1), Supplemental Data (Exhibit 99.2), and Supplemental Discussion (Exhibit 99.3).
  • 4These furnished exhibits contain detailed financial information and management's commentary.
  • 5The company is making these materials available for investors and will also publish them on its website.
  • 6This filing is considered an event under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition).

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce Ecolab's fourth-quarter and full-year 2018 earnings and to furnish the related press release, supplemental data, and discussion materials that were used in connection with the company's earnings conference call.

The detailed financial results and commentary can be found in the furnished exhibits attached to this 8-K filing: Exhibit 99.1 (News Release), Exhibit 99.2 (Supplemental Data), and Exhibit 99.3 (Supplemental Discussion).

The exhibits are furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K and are not deemed to be 'filed' under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This distinction is important as furnished information is generally not subject to the same liability provisions as filed information.

Yes, Ecolab announced that it will also publish the attached exhibits on its corporate website, www.ecolab.com.