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PROCTER & GAMBLE Co 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 19, 2018)

Filed October 19, 2018For Securities:PG

Summary

Procter & Gamble (PG) filed an 8-K on October 19, 2018, to report on its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2018. The primary purpose of this filing is to furnish the accompanying news release which details the company's performance during the period. Investors should review the news release for specific financial metrics, operational highlights, and management's commentary on the company's financial condition and outlook. This report, while brief in its 8-K format, serves as the official channel to disseminate key financial information that has likely been previously communicated through other channels. Investors seeking detailed operational and financial data should refer to the furnished news release (Exhibit 99.1) for comprehensive information on earnings, sales, and any forward-looking statements made by the company.

Key Highlights

  • 1The 8-K filing pertains to the financial results for the quarter ending September 30, 2018.
  • 2The company is furnishing the information via a press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 3This filing falls under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits).
  • 4The event date for the release of this information was October 18, 2018.
  • 5Investors need to consult the referenced news release for specific financial details and performance commentary.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing itself does not contain the specific financial results. Instead, it serves to officially furnish a news release (Exhibit 99.1) that contains the earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2018. Investors should refer to the news release for detailed financial information.

Companies file 8-K reports under Item 2.02 to publicly disclose material information regarding their results of operations and financial condition. Furnishing a press release through an 8-K is a common way to ensure this information is officially filed with the SEC and readily accessible to investors and the public.

The actual financial numbers and operational details for the quarter ended September 30, 2018, are contained within the news release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K report. You will need to access that exhibit to view the specific financial data.