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 maker and marketer of toothpaste and a worldwide leader in oral care products (mouthwashes, toothpaste, toothbrushes). Its Hill's Pet Nutrition subsidiary makes Science Diet and Prescription Diet pet foods, while its Tom's of Maine unit covers the natural toothpaste niche. Colgate-Palmolive also makes personal care items (deodorants, shampoos, soaps) and household cleaners (bleaches, fabric softeners, soaps). The company boasts operations in more than 70 countries and sells its products in about 200 countries. Colgate-Palmolive ended its multiyear restructuring plan in late 2008.

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

Company Type	Public (NYSE: CL)
Fiscal Year-End	December
2008 Sales (mil.)	£10,586.8
1-Year Sales Growth	11.2%
2008 Net Income (mil.)	£1,351.6
1-Year Net Income Growth	12.7%
2008 Employees	36,600
1-Year Employee Growth	1.7%

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Chairman, President, and CEO	Ian M. Cook (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample) Connect to this executive
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#135 in FT Global 500

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