COLGATE PALMOLIVE Co - Colgate's Worldwide Sales and Unit Volume Up Strongly.

PR Newswire UK Disclose, April, 2005

            Colgate's Worldwide Sales and Unit Volume Up Strongly; 
                1st Quarter Profits In Line With Expectations 
 
    NEW YORK, April 27, 2005 -- Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE: CL) today 
announced strong worldwide sales and unit volume growth for first quarter 2005, 
with every operating division reporting  top-line increases.  Global sales and 
unit volume grew 9.5% and 7.5%, respectively, excluding divestments.  Dollar 
sales as reported increased 9.0%, which includes 2.5% positive foreign exchange 
and 0.5% lower pricing due to increased commercial spending.  The recently 
acquired GABA oral care business contributed 2.5% to both sales and volume in 
the quarter. 
    First quarter 2005 results include $44.6 million of aftertax charges 
related to the...

            
        
    
    	    
                
                
	

		

					 
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