- Additional Proxy Soliciting Materials (definitive) (DEFA14A)
March 24 2010 - 3:11PM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
(Rule 14a-101)
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )
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Preliminary Proxy Statement
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Definitive Proxy Statement
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Definitive Additional Materials
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Soliciting Material Pursuant to §240.14a-12
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Colgate-Palmolive Company
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(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
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(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)
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*** Exercise Your
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to Vote ***
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Regarding Annual Meeting and the Availability of Proxy Materials
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Meeting Information
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COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
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Meeting Type:
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Annual Meeting
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For holders as of:
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March 8, 2010
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Date:
May 7, 2010
Time:
10:00 a.m.
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COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
300 PARK AVENUE
NEW YORK, NY 10022-7499
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Location:
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Marriott Marquis Hotel
Broadway Ballroom
1535 Broadway (between 45th and 46th Streets)
New York, NY 10036
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You are receiving this
communication because you hold shares in the above-named company.
This is not a ballot. You
cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only
an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on
the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at
www.proxyvote.com
or request a paper copy
(see reverse side).
We encourage you to access
and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials
before voting.
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See the reverse side of this
notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.
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Before You Vote
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How to Access the Proxy Materials
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Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:
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Notice of 2010 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and Proxy Statement 2009 Annual Report
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How to View Materials Online:
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Have the 12-Digit Control
Number available (located on the following page) and visit:
www.proxyvote.com.
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How to Request and Receive a
PAPER or E-MAIL Copy:
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If you want to receive a
paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO
charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to
make your request:
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BY INTERNET
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www.proxyvote.com
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BY TELEPHONE
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1-800-579-1639
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BY E-MAIL*
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sendmaterial@proxyvote.com
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To request materials by
e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the 12-Digit Control Number (located on
the following page) in the subject line. Requests, instructions and other
inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment
advisor.
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To facilitate timely delivery, please make the request as
instructed above on or before April 23, 2010.
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How To Vote
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Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods
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Vote By Internet:
To vote now
by Internet, go to
www.proxyvote.com
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Use the Internet to vote up until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on May 6,
2010. Have the 12-Digit Control Number available and follow the instructions.
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Vote By Telephone:
To vote by
telephone, go to
www.proxyvote.com
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Use the telephone number provided on the website to vote up until 11:59 p.m.
Eastern Daylight Time on May 6, 2010. Have the 12-Digit Control Number
available and follow the instructions.
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Vote By Mail:
You can vote by
mail by requesting a paper copy of the proxy materials, which will include a
proxy card (see instructions above).
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Vote In Person:
If you wish to vote at the
Annual Meeting, written ballots will be available from the ushers at the
meeting. If the shares are held in the name of a bank, broker or other holder
of record, you must obtain a proxy, executed in your favor, from the holder of
record to be able to vote at the meeting. Please contact Colgates Investor
Relations department at investor_relations@colpal.com or 212-310-2575 for
information regarding attending the meeting.
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Voting Items
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The Board of Directors
recommends a vote FOR each of the nominees for director and FOR proposals 2
and 3.
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Election of directors
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Nominees:
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Ratify selection of
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Colgates independent
registered public accounting firm.
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1a.
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John T. Cahill
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1b.
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Ian Cook
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3.
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Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation.
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1c.
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Helene D. Gayle
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The Board of Directors recommends a vote AGAINST proposals 4 and 5.
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1d.
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Ellen M. Hancock
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4.
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Stockholder Proposal on Charitable Contributions.
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1e.
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Joseph Jimenez
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David W. Johnson
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Stockholder Proposal on Special Stockholder Meetings.
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1g.
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Richard J. Kogan
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Delano E. Lewis
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J. Pedro Reinhard
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1j.
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Stephen I. Sadove
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*** Exercise Your
Right
to Vote ***
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Regarding Annual Meeting and the Availability of Proxy Materials
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Meeting Information
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COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
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Meeting Type:
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Annual Meeting
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For holders as of:
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March 8, 2010
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Date:
May 7, 2010
Time:
10:00 a.m.
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COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
300 PARK AVENUE
NEW YORK, NY 10022-7499
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Location:
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Marriott Marquis Hotel
Broadway Ballroom
1535 Broadway (between 45th and 46th Streets)
New York, NY 10036
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You are receiving this communication because you have a
plan interest in shares in the above-named company.
This is not a ballot. You
cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only
an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on
the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at
www.proxyvote.com
or request a paper copy
(see reverse side).
We encourage you to access
and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials
before voting.
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See the reverse side of this
notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.
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Before You Vote
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How to Access the Proxy Materials
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Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:
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Notice of 2010 Annual Meeting
of Stockholders and Proxy Statement 2009 Annual Report
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How to View Materials Online:
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Have the 12-Digit Control
Number available (located on the following page) and visit:
www.proxyvote.com.
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|
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How to Request and Receive a
PAPER or E-MAIL Copy:
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|
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If you want to receive a
paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO
charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to
make your request:
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|
|
|
|
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1)
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BY INTERNET
:
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www.proxyvote.com
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2)
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BY TELEPHONE
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1-800-579-1639
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3)
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BY E-MAIL*
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sendmaterial@proxyvote.com
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*
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To request materials by
e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the 12-Digit Control Number (located on
the following page) in the subject line. Requests, instructions and other
inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment
advisor.
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To facilitate timely delivery, please make the request as
instructed above on or before April 23, 2010.
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How To Vote
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Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods
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Vote By Internet:
To vote now
by Internet, go to
www.proxyvote.com
.
Use the Internet to vote up until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on May 5,
2010. Have the 12-Digit Control Number available and follow the instructions.
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Vote By Telephone:
To vote by
telephone, go to
www.proxyvote.com
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Use the telephone number provided on the website to vote up until 11:59 p.m.
Eastern Daylight Time on May 5, 2010. Have the 12-Digit Control Number
available and follow the instructions.
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Vote By Mail:
You can vote by
mail by requesting a paper copy of the proxy materials, which will include a proxy
card (see instructions above).
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If you wish to attend the Annual Meeting, please
contact Colgates Investor Relations department at
investor_relations@colpal.com or 212-310-2575 for information.
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Voting Items
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The Board of Directors
recommends a vote FOR each of the nominees for director and FOR proposals 2
and 3.
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1.
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Election of directors
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Nominees:
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2.
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Ratify selection of
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Colgates independent
registered public accounting firm.
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1a.
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John T. Cahill
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1b.
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Ian Cook
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3.
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Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation.
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1c.
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Helene D. Gayle
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The Board of Directors recommends a vote AGAINST proposals 4 and 5.
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1d.
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Ellen M. Hancock
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4.
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Stockholder Proposal on Charitable Contributions.
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1e.
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Joseph Jimenez
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1f.
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David W. Johnson
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5.
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Stockholder Proposal on Special Stockholder Meetings.
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1g.
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Richard J. Kogan
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1h.
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Delano E. Lewis
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1i.
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J. Pedro Reinhard
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1j.
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Stephen I. Sadove
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