Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Ecolab Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: September 12, 2013
Event: Regulation FD Disclosure regarding a live investor presentation in St. Paul, MN.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not report historical revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity figures. It focuses exclusively on forward-looking earnings guidance.
Material Changes and Guidance
- 2013 Full-Year Guidance: Ecolab re-confirmed its adjusted earnings per share (EPS) forecast range of $3.48 to $3.56.
- Year-Over-Year Growth: The forecast represents a 17% to 19% increase over the prior year.
- Management Commentary: The company provided no additional commentary on risks, contingencies, or unusual items in this specific filing.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the full-year 2013 adjusted EPS range of $3.48 to $3.56 against subsequent quarterly results.
- Confirm the 17% to 19% growth rate relative to the final 2012 adjusted EPS.
- Review the replay of the investor presentation available on the company website for additional context not included in this 8-K.