COLGATE PALMOLIVE Co - Colgate Announces Strong 4th Qtr and Year.

PR Newswire UK Disclose, January, 2006

 
    Colgate Announces Strong 4th Quarter and Year, Exceeding Expectations 
    Volume, Pricing, Operating Profitability and Net Profitability All Up 
 
    NEW YORK, Jan. 25, 2006 -- Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE: CL) today 
announced a continuation of the strong momentum that built throughout 2005.  All 
operating divisions experienced volume growth.  Sales and unit volume, as 
reported including divestments, grew 3.5% and 2.5%, respectively.  Worldwide 
sales, excluding divestments, were up 5.5% on unit volume growth of 4.5%, on top 
of 9.0% volume growth in the year ago quarter.  Global pricing rose 2.0%, the 
largest increase in 21 quarters, and foreign exchange was negative 1.0%. 
    As previously disclosed and consistent with its focused business strategy, 
the Company...

            
        
    
    	    
                
                
	

		

					 
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