Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Ecolab Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: February 6, 2004
Reporting Period: Fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2003.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This 8-K serves as a notification that earnings results were announced and directs readers to an attached news release (Exhibit 99) for detailed financial data.
Material Changes
The filing does not contain specific data regarding material changes versus prior periods. It references the announcement of results for the fourth quarter and full year 2003 but does not detail the variances within the text of the report itself.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
Management Action: Ecolab Inc. announced earnings for the fourth quarter and full year 2003 on February 6, 2004.
Supplemental Information: The company stated it would publish the news release, including supplemental information, on its website under the heading "Investor Information."
Risks and Contingencies: No specific risks or contingencies are detailed in this filing text.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review the attached Exhibit 99 (News Release dated February 6, 2004) for specific revenue and earnings figures.
- Access the Ecolab Inc. website under "Investor Information" for supplemental financial data referenced in the filing.
- Verify the full-year 2003 performance metrics against prior year guidance.