Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Ecolab Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: April 22, 2003
Reporting Period: First quarter ended March 31, 2003
Purpose: Disclosure of first-quarter earnings results pursuant to Regulation FD and Item 12.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text serves as a cover document referencing a News Release (Exhibit 99) for detailed financial data. The text of this 8-K does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity.
Material Changes
The filing text does not contain specific comparative data or details regarding material changes versus the prior comparable period. Investors must refer to the attached News Release for this information.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The company announced earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2003.
Additional Information: Supplemental information and the full News Release are available on the company's website at http://www.ecolab.com/investor/.
Risks and Contingencies: No specific risks or contingencies are detailed in the text of this filing.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific revenue and net income figures in the attached News Release (Exhibit 99).
- Review the supplemental information on the Ecolab investor website for detailed segment performance.
- Confirm any forward-looking guidance or outlook statements made in the April 22, 2003 announcement.
- Check for any unusual items or one-time charges disclosed in the full earnings release.