Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE: CL)

300 Park Ave.
New York, NY 10022 (Map)
Phone: 212-310-2000
Fax: 212-310-2475
Toll Free: 800-468-6502
http://www.colgate.com

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Overview

Colgate-Palmolive takes a bite out of grime. The company is a top global maker and marketer of toothpaste and other soap and cleaning products. Colgate-Palmolive also offers pet nutrition products through subsidiary Hill's Pet Nutrition, which makes Science Diet and Prescription Diet pet foods. Many of its oral care products fall under the Colgate brand and include toothbrushes, mouthwash, and dental floss. Its Tom's of Maine unit covers the natural toothpaste niche. Personal and home care items include Ajax brand household cleaner, Palmolive dishwashing liquid, Softsoap shower gel, and Speed Stick deodorant. The company has operations in 70-plus countries and sells its products in more than 200 countries.

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Key financials for Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE: CL)

Company Type Public (NYSE: CL)
Fiscal Year-End December
2010 Sales (mil.) £10,060.6
1-Year Sales Growth 1.5%
2010 Net Income (mil.) £1,424.0
1-Year Net Income Growth (3.8%)
2010 Employees 39,200
1-Year Employee Growth 2.9%
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Chairman, President, and CEO Ian M. Cook
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CFO Dennis J. Hickey
COO, Emerging Markets Franck J. Moison
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