UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report
(Date of earliest event reported)
December 18, 2003
COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-644-2 13-1815595
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
300 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (212) 310-2000
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ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits. The following exhibit is filed with this document:
Exhibit Number Description
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99 Press release, dated December 18, 2003, issued by
Colgate-Palmolive Company
ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.
On December 18, 2003, Colgate-Palmolive Company issued a press release
announcing its agreement to acquire GABA Holding AG and commenting on its
anticipated fourth quarter 2003 results. This press release is attached as
Exhibit 99 and is incorporated herein by reference.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
Date: December 18, 2003 By: /s/ Stephen C. Patrick
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Name: Stephen C. Patrick
Title: Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description
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99 Press release, dated December 18, 2003, issued by
Colgate-Palmolive Company