ECOLAB INC. Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K, filed on February 12, 2007, reports the earnings results for Ecolab Inc. for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2006. The filing incorporates by reference a news release issued on the same date, which is available on the company's website.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These figures are contained within the attached news release (Exhibit 99) rather than the body of the 8-K form itself.
Material Changes and Adjustments
The filing highlights a specific adjustment to comparative reported diluted earnings per share. Management disclosed the impact of a $0.01 per share charge taken in the fourth quarter of 2005 related to the repatriation of foreign earnings under the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004. This disclosure is intended to facilitate a clearer comparison of current and prior period operating results by eliminating the effect of this non-recurring charge.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not contain specific guidance, outlook, management commentary on future risks, or details on contingencies beyond the tax charge adjustment mentioned above. Investors are directed to the attached news release for comprehensive details.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the specific revenue and earnings figures in the attached news release (Exhibit 99) as they are not listed in the 8-K summary text.
- Confirm the adjusted diluted earnings per share figures that exclude the $0.01 per share 2005 tax charge for accurate year-over-year comparison.
- Review the full news release for any forward-looking statements or guidance not included in this current report.