Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Colgate-Palmolive Company
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Report Date: July 21, 2004
Subject: Announcement of earnings results for the second quarter of 2004.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing serves as a notification of a press release (Exhibit 99) containing the financial results. The text of the 8-K itself does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. Investors must refer to the attached press release for these figures.
Material Changes
The filing does not detail specific material changes or comparative data versus the prior period within the body of the report. It solely references the attached press release for the second quarter 2004 performance details.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The report incorporates by reference a press release issued on July 21, 2004, 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 is not subject to the liabilities of that Section and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933.
Risks/Contingencies: No specific risks or contingencies are detailed in this filing text.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99 (Press Release dated July 21, 2004) for actual Q2 2004 revenue and earnings figures.
- Verify the specific impact of foreign exchange rates on reported results as detailed in the press release.
- Confirm any forward-looking guidance provided in the attached press release.
- Note that this 8-K filing itself contains no audited financial statements or detailed operational metrics.