Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Colgate-Palmolive Company
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: April 17, 2003
Reporting Period: First Quarter 2003
Context: This filing serves as a notification that the company issued a press release announcing its earnings results for the first quarter of 2003. The detailed financial data is contained within the attached press release (Exhibit 99-A) and is incorporated by reference.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text is a cover document for the earnings announcement and does not contain specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These figures are located in the referenced Exhibit 99-A (Press Release), which is not included in the input text.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific data regarding material changes versus the prior comparable period. It only confirms that an earnings announcement was made for the first quarter of 2003.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The filing references a press release issued by the company on April 17, 2003, but does not summarize the content of that commentary.
Regulatory Note: The information furnished under Item 9 (Regulation FD Disclosure) is not deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99-A (Press Release dated April 17, 2003) for specific Q1 2003 revenue and earnings figures.
- Verify year-over-year growth rates and margin trends in the full press release.
- Check for any updated full-year guidance or outlook statements in the referenced exhibit.
- Confirm the impact of foreign currency fluctuations on reported results, as this is a common variable for global consumer goods companies.