Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Colgate-Palmolive Company
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: October 20, 2004
Event: Announcement of earnings results for the third quarter of 2004.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided filing text serves as a cover document referencing a press release (Exhibit 99) for the third quarter of 2004. The text of this 8-K does not contain specific numerical data for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These figures are contained within the attached press release, which is not included in the input source.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific details regarding material changes versus the prior comparable period. It only confirms the issuance of an earnings announcement for the third quarter of 2004.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not contain management commentary, forward-looking guidance, specific risk factors, or details on contingencies and unusual items. It explicitly states that the information is furnished and not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific revenue and net income figures for Q3 2004 by reviewing the attached Press Release (Exhibit 99).
- Confirm year-over-year growth rates and margin trends detailed in the full earnings release.
- Review management's commentary on foreign currency impacts and volume/mix changes, which are typically disclosed in the full press release.
- Check for any updated full-year 2004 guidance provided in the referenced exhibit.