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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
________________

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) April 26, 2024

COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
1-644
13-1815595
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
 (Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

300 Park Avenue,
New York,NY10022
 (Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
                                  


Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (212) 310-2000


Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Securities registered pursuant to Securities 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange
on which registered
Common Stock, $1.00 par value
CL
New York Stock Exchange
0.500% Notes due 2026
CL26
New York Stock Exchange
0.300% Notes due 2029
CL29
New York Stock Exchange
1.375% Notes due 2034
CL34
New York Stock Exchange
0.875% Notes due 2039
CL39
New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.




Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On April 26, 2024, Colgate-Palmolive Company (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. This press release is attached as Exhibit 99 and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information in Item 2.02 of this Current Report is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in Item 2.02 of this Current Report shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.


Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)    Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed with this document:

Exhibit Number    Description

99    Press release, dated April 26, 2024, issued by Colgate-Palmolive Company

104    Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language (Inline XBRL) document)

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EXHIBIT INDEX

            
Exhibit Number
Description
104
Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language (Inline XBRL) document)
3



SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.                            

                                               >                 
COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
Date: April 26, 2024
By:    /s/ Stanley J. Sutula III    
Name: Stanley J. Sutula III
Title: Chief Financial Officer



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Document

Exhibit 99
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Colgate Announces 1st Quarter 2024 Results

Net sales increased 6.2%; Organic sales* increased 9.8%
GAAP EPS increased 84% to $0.83; Base Business EPS* increased 18% to $0.86
GAAP Gross profit margin and Base Business Gross profit margin* increased 310 basis points to 60.0%
Net cash provided by operations was $681 million for the first three months of 2024
Colgate’s leadership in toothpaste continued with its global market share at 41.3% year to date
Colgate’s leadership in manual toothbrushes continued with its global market share at 31.7% year to date
The Company updated its financial guidance for full year 2024

First Quarter Total Company Results (GAAP)
($ in millions except per share amounts)20242023Change
Net Sales$5,065$4,770+6.2 %
EPS (diluted)$0.83$0.45+84 %
First Quarter Total Company Results (Base Business - Non-GAAP)*
20242023Change
Organic Sales Growth+9.8 %
Base Business EPS (diluted) $0.86$0.73+18 %
*Indicates a non-GAAP financial measure. Please refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” later in this release for definitions of non-GAAP financial measures and to “Table 5 - Geographic Sales Analysis Percentage Changes” and “Table 6 - Non-GAAP Reconciliations” included with this release for a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the related GAAP measures.

New York, New York, April 26, 2024…Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL) today reported results for first quarter 2024. Noel Wallace, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented on the Base Business first quarter results, “We are very pleased to have started 2024 with another quarter of strong top and bottom line performance as we continued to



execute our strategy successfully. Net sales increased 6.2% and organic sales grew 9.8%, with organic sales growth in every division and across all categories. We are particularly pleased to have delivered double-digit growth in operating profit, net income and earnings per share for the third consecutive quarter while still investing for the long-term health of our business.

“The strong gross and operating margin expansion in the quarter funded a 16% increase in advertising and we expect strong levels of brand investment over the balance of 2024. We also continued to invest behind building and scaling the capabilities needed to drive our growth going forward, in areas like innovation, digital, data and analytics, revenue growth management and marketing effectiveness.

“Our strong growth momentum and great start to the year add to our confidence that we are executing the right strategies to deliver on our updated 2024 financial targets and generate consistent, compounded earnings per share growth.”

Full Year 2024 Guidance

Based on current spot rates:
The Company is raising its net sales growth guidance to 2% to 5% (versus 1% to 4% previously) including a mid-single-digit negative impact from foreign exchange (versus low-single-digit negative impact previously).
The Company is raising its organic sales growth guidance to 5% to 7% (versus 3% to 5% previously).
On a GAAP basis, the Company still expects gross profit margin expansion, increased advertising investment and double-digit earnings-per-share growth.
On a non-GAAP (Base Business) basis, the Company still expects gross profit margin expansion, increased advertising investment and mid to high-single-digit earnings-per- share growth.

Divisional Performance
See attached "Table 5 - Geographic Sales Analysis Percentage Changes" and "Table 4 - Segment Information" for additional information on net sales and operating profit by division.




First Quarter Sales Growth By Division
(% change 1Q 2024 vs. 1Q 2023 except % of Total Company Sales)
% of Total Company SalesNet
Sales
Organic
Sales*
As Reported
  Volume
Organic VolumePricingFX
North America20%+4.0%+4.0%+2.9%+2.9%+1.2%—%
Latin America25%+16.5%+25.9%+6.2%+6.2%+19.7%-9.4%
Europe14%+9.5%+7.2%+3.1%+3.1%+4.1%+2.3%
Asia Pacific14%-1.5%+1.5%-2.9%-2.9%+4.4%-3.0%
Africa/Eurasia5%-4.5%+16.2%+3.9%+3.9%+12.2%-20.7%
Hill's22%+3.9%+4.2%-3.9%-3.9%+8.2%-0.3%
 
Total Company100%+6.2%+9.8%+1.3%+1.3%+8.5%-3.6%
Note: Table may not sum due to rounding.
*Indicates a non-GAAP financial measure. Please refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” later in this release for definitions of non-GAAP financial measures and to “Table 5 - Geographic Sales Analysis Percentage Changes” included with this release for a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the related GAAP measures.

First Quarter Operating Profit By Division
($ in millions)
1Q 2024
% Change vs 1Q 2023
% to Net Sales
Change in basis points vs 1Q 2023
% to Net Sales
North America$22215%22.3%+220
Latin America$40529%32.3%+300
Europe$14424%20.3%+250
Asia Pacific$2072%28.5%+110
Africa/Eurasia$66-3%23.9%+30
Hill's$1999%18.0%+80
     
Total Company, As Reported$1,04715%20.7%+160
Total Company, Base Business* $1,08315%21.4%+170
*Indicates a non-GAAP financial measure. Please refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” later in this release for definitions of non-GAAP financial measures and to “Table 6 - Non-GAAP Reconciliations” included with this release for a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the related GAAP measures.


Prepared Materials and Webcast Information
At approximately 7:00 a.m. ET today, Colgate will post its prepared materials (in PDF format) regarding first quarter results to the Investor Center section of its website at https://investor.colgatepalmolive.com/events-and-presentations.

At 8:30 a.m. ET today, Colgate will host a conference call regarding first quarter results. To access this call as a webcast, please go to Colgate’s website at www.colgatepalmolive.com.






About Colgate-Palmolive
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, Lady Speed Stick, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Murphy, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet and Hill’s Prescription Diet. The Company is recognized for its leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including its achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health through the Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures program, which has reached approximately 1.7 billion children and their families since 1991. For more information about Colgate’s global business and how the Company is building a future to smile about, visit www.colgatepalmolive.com. CL-E
Market Share Information
Management uses market share information as a key indicator to monitor business health and performance. References to market share in this press release are based on a combination of consumption and market share data provided by third-party vendors, primarily Nielsen, and internal estimates. All market share references represent the percentage of the dollar value of sales of our products, relative to all product sales in the category in the countries in which the Company competes and purchases data (excluding Venezuela from all periods).
Market share data is subject to limitations on the availability of up-to-date information. In particular, market share data is currently not generally available for certain retail channels, such as eCommerce and certain club retailers and discounters. The Company measures year-to-date market shares from January 1 of the relevant year through the most recent period for which market share data is available, which typically reflects a lag time of one or two months. The Company believes that the third-party vendors it uses to provide data are reliable, but it has not verified the accuracy or completeness of the data or any assumptions underlying the data. In addition, market share information reported by the Company may be different from market share information reported by other companies due to differences in category definitions, the use of data from different countries, internal estimates and other factors.

Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Statements
This press release and the related webcast may contain forward-looking statements (as that term is defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 or by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in its rules, regulations and releases) that set forth anticipated results based on managements current plans and assumptions. Such statements may relate, for example, to sales or volume growth, net selling price increases, organic sales growth, profit or profit margin levels, earnings per share levels, financial goals, the impact of foreign exchange, the impact of the war in Ukraine, the impact of the Israel-Hamas war, cost-reduction plans (including the 2022 Global Productivity Initiative), tax rates, interest rates, new product introductions, digital capabilities, commercial investment levels, acquisitions, divestitures, share repurchases or legal or tax proceedings, among other matters. These statements are made on the basis of the Companys views and assumptions as of this time and the Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law or by the rules and regulations of the SEC. Moreover, the Company does not, nor does any other person, assume responsibility for the accuracy and



completeness of these statements. The Company cautions investors that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that actual events or results may differ materially from those statements. For more information about factors that could impact the Companys business and cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking statements, investors should refer to the Companys filings with the SEC (including, but not limited to, the information set forth under the captions “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Statements” in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and subsequent filings with the SEC). Copies of these filings may be obtained upon request from the Companys Investor Relations Department or on the Companys website at www.colgatepalmolive.com.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The following provides definitions and other information regarding the non-GAAP financial measures used in this press release and the related prepared materials and webcast, which may not be the same as or comparable to similar measures presented by other companies:
Base Business: Base Business refers to non-GAAP measures of operating results that exclude certain items. Base Business operating results exclude, as applicable, charges related to an ERISA litigation matter, the 2022 Global Productivity Initiative and product recall costs.
Organic sales growth: Net sales growth excluding the impact of foreign exchange, acquisitions and divestments.
Free cash flow before dividends: Net cash provided by operations less Capital expenditures.


This press release discusses Net sales growth (GAAP) and Organic sales growth (non-GAAP). Management believes the organic sales growth measure provides investors and analysts with useful supplemental information regarding the Companys underlying sales trends by presenting sales growth excluding the external factor of foreign exchange as well as the impact from acquisitions and divestments. See “Geographic Sales Analysis Percentage Changes” for the three months ended March 31, 2024 versus 2023 included with this release for a comparison of Organic sales growth to Net sales growth in accordance with GAAP.

Selling, general and administrative expenses, Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of Net sales, Other (income) expense, net, Operating profit, Operating profit margin, Non-service related postretirement costs, Effective income tax rate, Net income attributable to Colgate-Palmolive Company and Diluted earnings per common share are disclosed on both an as reported (GAAP) and Base Business (non-GAAP) basis. These non-GAAP financial measures exclude items that, either by their nature or amount, management would not expect to occur as part of the Companys normal business on a regular basis, such as restructuring charges, charges for certain litigation and tax matters, acquisition-related costs, gains and losses from certain divestitures and certain other unusual, non-recurring items. Investors and analysts use these financial measures in assessing the Companys business performance, and management believes that presenting these financial measures on a non-GAAP basis provides them with useful supplemental information to enhance their understanding of the Companys underlying business performance and trends. These non-GAAP financial measures also enhance the ability to compare period-to-period financial results. See Non-GAAP Reconciliations” for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 included with this release for a reconciliation of these financial measures to the related GAAP measures.




The Company uses these financial measures internally in its budgeting process, to evaluate segment and overall operating performance and as factors in determining compensation. While the Company believes that these financial measures are useful in evaluating the Companys underlying business performance and trends, this information should be considered as supplemental in nature and is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the related financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP.

As management uses free cash flow before dividends to evaluate the Companys ability to satisfy current and future obligations, pay dividends, fund future business opportunities and repurchase stock, the Company believes that it provides useful information to investors. Free cash flow before dividends is not a measure of cash available for discretionary expenditures since the Company has certain non-discretionary obligations such as debt service that are not deducted from the measure. See Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 for a comparison of free cash flow before dividends to Net cash provided by operations as reported in accordance with GAAP.

(See attached tables for first quarter results.)


Contacts
Investor Relations: investor_relations@colpal.com
Communications: colgate_palmolive_media_inquiry@colpal.com



Table 1
Colgate-Palmolive Company
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
(Dollars in Millions Except Per Share Amounts) (Unaudited)
20242023
Net sales$5,065 $4,770 
Cost of sales2,026 2,058 
Gross profit3,039 2,712 
Gross profit margin60.0 %56.9 %
Selling, general and administrative expenses1,916 1,758 
Other (income) expense, net76 45 
Operating profit1,047 909 
Operating profit margin20.7 %19.1 %
Non-service related postretirement costs22 294 
Interest (income) expense, net58 54 
Income before income taxes967 561 
Provision for income taxes238 147 
Effective tax rate24.6 %26.2 %
Net income including noncontrolling interests729 414 
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests46 42 
Net income attributable to Colgate-Palmolive Company$683 $372 
Earnings per common share
Basic$0.83 $0.45 
Diluted$0.83 $0.45 
Supplemental Income Statement Information
Average common shares outstanding
Basic822.8 831.4 
Diluted825.9 833.0 
Advertising $672 $579 



Table 2
Colgate-Palmolive Company
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
As of March 31, 2024, December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2023
(Dollars in Millions) (Unaudited)
March 31,December 31,March 31,
202420232023
Cash and cash equivalents$1,079 $966 $867 
Receivables, net1,813 1,586 1,590 
Inventories1,914 1,934 2,110 
Other current assets834 793 899 
Property, plant and equipment, net4,497 4,582 4,363 
Goodwill3,341 3,410 3,375 
Other intangible assets, net1,837 1,887 1,918 
Other assets1,256 1,235 1,051 
   Total assets$16,571 $16,393 $16,173 
Total debt$8,689 $8,549 $8,907 
Other current liabilities4,776 4,411 4,404 
Other non-current liabilities2,489 2,476 2,437 
   Total liabilities15,954 15,436 15,748 
Total Colgate-Palmolive Company shareholders’ equity230 609 (6)
Noncontrolling interests387 348 431 
   Total liabilities and equity$16,571 $16,393 $16,173 
Supplemental Balance Sheet Information
Debt less cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities(1)
$7,379 $7,404 $7,764 
Working capital % of sales(2.2)%(1.4)%(0.4)%

Note:
(1) Marketable securities of $231, $179 and $276 as of March 31, 2024, December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2023, respectively, are included in Other current assets.





Table 3
Colgate-Palmolive Company
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
(Dollars in Millions) (Unaudited)
20242023
Operating Activities
   Net income including noncontrolling interests$729 $414 
   Adjustments to reconcile Net income including noncontrolling interests to Net cash provided by operations:
        Depreciation and amortization150 128 
        ERISA litigation matter— 267 
        Restructuring and termination benefits, net of cash30 (7)
        Stock-based compensation expense19 14 
        Deferred income taxes12 (20)
        Cash effects of changes in:
             Receivables(252)(57)
             Inventories11 (24)
             Accounts payable and other accruals(2)
             Other non-current assets and liabilities(26)22 
                  Net cash provided by (used in) operations681 735 
Investing Activities
   Capital expenditures(126)(163)
   Purchases of marketable securities and investments(139)(112)
   Proceeds from sale of marketable securities and investments78 14 
   Other investing activities(6)(3)
                  Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities(193)(264)
Financing Activities
   Short-term borrowing (repayment) less than 90 days, net728 (927)
   Principal payments on debt(500)(500)
   Proceeds from issuance of debt1,495 
   Dividends paid(394)(390)
   Purchases of treasury shares(509)(180)
   Proceeds from exercise of stock options336 122 
   Other financing activities(23)
                  Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities(361)(375)
Effect of exchange rate changes on Cash and cash equivalents(14)(4)
Net increase (decrease) in Cash and cash equivalents113 92 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period966 775 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period$1,079 $867 
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Free cash flow before dividends (Net cash provided by operations less Capital expenditures)
   Net cash provided by operations$681 $735 
   Less: Capital expenditures(126)(163)
Free cash flow before dividends$555 $572 
Income taxes paid$150 $171 
Interest paid$123 $94 



Table 4
Colgate-Palmolive Company
Segment Information
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
(Dollars in Millions) (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31,
20242023
Net Sales
Oral, Personal and Home Care
North America$997 $958 
Latin America1,253 1,075 
Europe711 650 
Asia Pacific727 738 
Africa/Eurasia276 288 
Total Oral, Personal and Home Care3,963 3,709 
Pet Nutrition1,102 1,061 
Total Net Sales$5,065 $4,770 
Three Months Ended March 31,
20242023
Operating Profit
Oral, Personal and Home Care
North America$222 $193 
Latin America405 315 
Europe144 116 
Asia Pacific207 202 
Africa/Eurasia66 68 
Total Oral, Personal and Home Care1,044 894 
Pet Nutrition199 183 
Corporate(1)
(196)(168)
Total Operating Profit$1,047 $909 

Note: Table may not sum due to rounding.

(1) Corporate operations include costs related to stock options and restricted stock units, research and development costs, Corporate overhead costs, restructuring and related implementation charges and gains and losses on sales of non-core product lines and assets.

Corporate Operating profit (loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2024 included charges resulting from the 2022 Global Productivity Initiative of $36.
Corporate Operating profit (loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2023 included product recall costs of $25 and charges resulting from the 2022 Global Productivity Initiative of $5.





Table 5
Colgate-Palmolive Company
Geographic Sales Analysis Percentage Changes
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 vs. 2023
(Unaudited)
COMPONENTS OF SALES CHANGE
Pricing
Coupons
SalesConsumer &
ChangeOrganicAs ReportedOrganicTradeForeign
RegionAs ReportedSales ChangeVolumeVolumeIncentivesExchange
Total Company6.2 %9.8 %1.3 %1.3 %8.5 %(3.6)%
North America4.0 %4.0 %2.9 %2.9 %1.2 %— %
Latin America 16.5 %25.9 %6.2 %6.2 %19.7 %(9.4)%
Europe9.5 %7.2 %3.1 %3.1 %4.1 %2.3 %
Asia Pacific (1.5)%1.5 %(2.9)%(2.9)%4.4 %(3.0)%
Africa/Eurasia(4.5)%16.2 %3.9 %3.9 %12.2 %(20.7)%
Total CP Products6.8 %11.4 %2.8 %2.8 %8.6 %(4.5)%
Hill’s3.9 %4.2 %(3.9)%(3.9)%8.2 %(0.3)%
Emerging Markets(1)
7.5 %15.7 %2.2 %2.2 %13.5 %(8.1)%
Developed Markets
5.1 %4.9 %0.6 %0.6 %4.3 %0.2 %

Note: Table may not sum due to rounding.

(1) Emerging Markets include Latin America, Asia (excluding Japan), Africa/Eurasia and Central Europe.








Table 6
Colgate-Palmolive Company
Non-GAAP Reconciliations
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
(Dollars in Millions Except Per Share Amounts) (Unaudited)
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses20242023
Selling, general and administrative expenses, GAAP$1,916 $1,758 
2022 Global Productivity Initiative(1)— 
Selling, general and administrative expenses, non-GAAP$1,915 $1,758 
Other (Income) Expense, Net20242023
Other (income) expense, net, GAAP$76 $45 
2022 Global Productivity Initiative(35)(5)
Product recall costs— (25)
Other (income) expense, net, non-GAAP$41 $15 
Operating Profit20242023% Change
Operating profit, GAAP
$1,047 $909 15 %
2022 Global Productivity Initiative36 
Product recall costs— 25 
Operating profit, non-GAAP
$1,083 $939 15 %
Basis Point
Operating Profit Margin20242023Change
Operating profit margin, GAAP20.7 %19.1 %160 
2022 Global Productivity Initiative0.7 %0.1 %
Product recall costs— %0.5 %
Operating profit margin, non-GAAP21.4 %19.7 %170 
Non-Service Related Postretirement Costs20242023
Non-service related postretirement costs, GAAP$22 $294 
ERISA litigation matter— (267)
2022 Global Productivity Initiative— (1)
Non-service related postretirement costs, non-GAAP$22 $26 



Table 6
Continued
Colgate-Palmolive Company
Non-GAAP Reconciliations
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
(Dollars in Millions Except Per Share Amounts) (Unaudited)
2024
Income Before
Income Taxes
Provision For Income Taxes(1)
Net Income
Including
Noncontrolling
Interests
Less: Income Attributable to Noncontrolling InterestsNet Income
Attributable To
Colgate-Palmolive
Company
Effective Income
Tax Rate(2)
Diluted Earnings
Per Share
As Reported GAAP$967 $238 $729 $46 $683 24.6 %$0.83 
2022 Global Productivity Initiative36 30 — 30 (0.3)%0.03 
Non-GAAP$1,003 $244 $759 $46 $713 24.3 %$0.86 
2023
Income Before
Income Taxes
Provision For Income Taxes(1)
Net Income
Including
Noncontrolling
Interests
Less: Income Attributable to Noncontrolling InterestsNet Income
Attributable To
Colgate-Palmolive
Company
Effective Income
Tax Rate(2)
Diluted Earnings
Per Share
As Reported GAAP$561 $147 $414 $42 $372 26.2 %$0.45 
ERISA litigation matter267 55 212 — 212 (1.8)%0.25 
Product recall costs25 19 — 19 — %0.02 
2022 Global Productivity Initiative— (0.1)%0.01 
Non-GAAP$859 $209 $650 $42 $608 24.3 %$0.73 

The impact of non-GAAP adjustments may not necessarily equal the difference between “GAAP” and “non-GAAP” as a result of rounding.

Notes:
(1) The income tax effect on non-GAAP items is calculated based upon the tax laws and statutory income tax rates applicable in the tax jurisdiction(s) of the underlying non-GAAP adjustment.

(2) The impact of non-GAAP items on the Company’s effective tax rate represents the difference in the effective tax rate calculated with and without the non-GAAP adjustment on Income before income taxes and Provision for income taxes.