Additional Proxy Soliciting Materials (definitive) (defa14a)
March 28 2018 - 4:26PM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )
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Definitive Proxy Statement
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Definitive Additional Materials
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Soliciting Material under Rule 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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***
Exercise
Your
Right
to Vote
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IMPORTANT NOTICE Regarding the Availability
of Proxy Materials for the
Annual Stockholders Meeting to Be Held on May 11, 2018
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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 12, 2018
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Date:
May 11, 2018
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 easily
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
Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:
Notice of 2018 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and Proxy Statement
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2017 Annual Report
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How to View Materials Online:
Have the information that is printed in
the box marked by the arrow
(located on the following
page) and visit:
www.proxyvote.com.
How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy:
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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* If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow
(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.
To facilitate timely delivery, please make the request as instructed above on or before April 27, 2018.
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How To Vote
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Please Choose One
of the Following Voting Methods
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 10,
2018. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow
(located
on the following page) available and follow the instructions.
Vote By Telephone:
To vote by telephone,
go to
www.proxyvote.com.
Use the telephone number provided on the website to vote up until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight
Time on May 10, 2018. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow
(located
on the following page) available and follow the instructions.
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).
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.
Stockholder Meeting Registration:
To attend the meeting, request an admission ticket by mail or e-mail as described in the Proxy Statement or go to the “Register
for Meeting” link at
www.proxyvote.com.
The Board of Directors recommends a vote
“FOR” each of the nominees for director.
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Election of directors
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Nominees:
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1a.
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Charles A. Bancroft
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1b.
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John P. Bilbrey
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1c.
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John T. Cahill
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1d.
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Ian Cook
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1e.
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Helene D. Gayle
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1f.
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Ellen M. Hancock
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1g.
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C. Martin Harris
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1h.
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Lorrie M. Norrington
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1i.
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Michael B. Polk
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1j.
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Stephen I. Sadove
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The Board of Directors recommends a vote
“FOR” proposals 2 and 3.
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Ratify selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Colgate’s independent registered public accounting firm.
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Advisory vote on executive compensation.
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The Board of Directors recommends a vote “AGAINST” proposal 4.
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4.
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Stockholder proposal on 10% threshold to call special shareholder meetings.
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***
Exercise
Your
Right
to Vote
***
IMPORTANT NOTICE Regarding the Availability
of Proxy Materials for the
Annual Stockholders Meeting to Be Held on May 11, 2018
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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 12, 2018
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Date:
May 11, 2018
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 easily
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
—
How to Access the
Proxy Materials
Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:
Notice of 2018 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and Proxy Statement
|
2017 Annual Report
|
How to View Materials Online:
Have the information that is printed in
the box marked by the arrow
(located on the following
page) and visit:
www.proxyvote.com.
How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy:
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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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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* If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow
(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.
To facilitate timely delivery, please make the request as instructed above on or before April 27, 2018.
—
How To Vote
—
Please Choose One
of the Following Voting Methods
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 9,
2018. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow
(located
on the following page) available and follow the instructions.
Vote By Telephone:
To vote by telephone,
go to
www.proxyvote.com.
Use the telephone number provided on the website to vote up until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight
Time on May 9, 2018. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow
(located
on the following page) available and follow the instructions.
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).
The Board of Directors recommends a vote
“FOR” each of the nominees for director.
1.
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Election of directors
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Nominees:
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1a.
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Charles A. Bancroft
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1b.
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John P. Bilbrey
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1c.
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John T. Cahill
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1d.
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Ian Cook
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1e.
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Helene D. Gayle
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1f.
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Ellen M. Hancock
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1g.
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C. Martin Harris
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1h.
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Lorrie M. Norrington
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1i.
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Michael B. Polk
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1j.
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Stephen I. Sadove
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The Board of Directors recommends a vote
“FOR” proposals 2 and 3.
2.
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Ratify selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Colgate’s independent registered public accounting firm.
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3.
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Advisory vote on executive compensation.
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The Board of Directors recommends a vote “AGAINST” proposal 4.
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4.
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Stockholder proposal on 10% threshold to call special shareholder meetings.
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