Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Colgate-Palmolive Company
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: July 28, 2011
Reporting Period: Quarter ended June 30, 2011
Context: This filing announces the issuance of a press release regarding the company's earnings for the second quarter of 2011. The detailed financial results are contained in the attached press release (Exhibit 99) and are incorporated by reference.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text serves as a cover document for the earnings announcement and does not contain specific numerical data. The filing text does not provide clear values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are located in the referenced Exhibit 99 press release, which is not included in the input content.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific details regarding material changes versus the prior comparable period. It only confirms that an earnings announcement was made for the quarter ended June 30, 2011.
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. The document 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
- Review the attached Exhibit 99 (Press Release dated July 28, 2011) for actual revenue, earnings per share, and margin figures.
- Verify the specific year-over-year growth rates and segment performance details not present in this summary.
- Check for any updated full-year guidance or outlook statements within the referenced press release.
- Confirm the impact of foreign currency fluctuations on reported results, as this is a common variable for this registrant.