Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Colgate-Palmolive Company
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: October 27, 2011
Reporting Period: Quarter ended September 30, 2011
Context: This filing announces the issuance of a press release regarding the company's earnings for the third quarter of 2011.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text serves as a cover document referencing an attached press release (Exhibit 99). It does not contain specific numerical data. Consequently, the filing text does not provide clear values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity.
Material Changes
No material changes or comparative financial data are detailed within the body of this 8-K filing. The document solely confirms the announcement of results for the quarter ended September 30, 2011.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The filing incorporates by reference a press release issued on October 27, 2011, which contains the earnings announcement.
Legal Disclaimer: The information in this Current Report is furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. It shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933.
Guidance/Risks: No specific guidance, outlook, risks, or contingencies are listed in this text.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review the attached Exhibit 99 (Press Release dated October 27, 2011) for actual earnings figures, revenue, and net income.
- Verify the specific details of the "Results of Operations and Financial Condition" referenced in Item 2.02.
- Check for any forward-looking statements or guidance included in the referenced press release.
- Confirm the signature authority of Dennis J. Hickey, Chief Financial Officer, on the report.