Final Results.

PR Newswire UK Disclose, January, 2005

           Colgate Announces 4th Quarter and Full Year 2004 Results 
                - Worldwide Sales and Unit Volume Up Strongly 
 
    NEW YORK, January 27, 2005 -- Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE: CL) today 
announced strong worldwide sales and unit volume growth for fourth quarter 2004, 
with every operating division reporting increases.  Global sales and global unit 
volume grew 10.5% and 9.0%, respectively, excluding divestments. The recently 
acquired GABA business contributed 2.0% to both sales and volume in the quarter. 
The 9.0% global unit volume growth for the quarter is the strongest quarterly 
growth rate in nearly 10 years. Worldwide dollar sales as reported increased 
9.0%, which includes 3.0% positive foreign exchange and 1.5% lower pricing due 
to increased...

            
        
    
    	    
                
                
	

		

					 
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