UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )
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IMPORTANT NOTICE Regarding Annual Meeting and the Availability of Proxy Materials
COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
300 PARK AVENUE
NEW YORK, NY 10022-7499
| Meeting Information | |
| Meeting Type: Annual Meeting | |
| For holders as of: March 10, 2014 | |
| Date: May 9, 2014 Time: 10:00 a.m. | |
| Location: | Marriott Marquis Hotel |
| Broadway Ballroom | |
| 1535 Broadway (between 45th and 46th Streets) | |
| New York, NY 10036 | |
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| Voting Items |
| The Board of Directors recommends a vote “FOR” each of the nominees for director. | ||
| 1. | Election of directors | |
| Nominees: | ||
| 1a. | Nikesh Arora | |
| 1b. | John T. Cahill | |
| 1c. | Ian Cook | |
| 1d. | Helene D. Gayle | |
| 1e. | Ellen M. Hancock | |
| 1f. | Joseph Jimenez | |
| 1g. | Richard J. Kogan | |
| 1h. | Delano E. Lewis | |
| 1i. | J. Pedro Reinhard | |
| 1j. | Stephen I. Sadove | |
| The Board of Directors recommends a vote “FOR” proposals 2 and 3. | ||||
| 2. | Ratify selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Colgate’s independent registered public accounting firm. | |||
| 3. | Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation. | |||
| The Board of Directors recommends a vote “AGAINST” proposal 4. | ||||
| 4. | Stockholder Proposal on Executive Stock Retention Requirement. | |||
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IMPORTANT NOTICE Regarding Annual Meeting and the Availability of Proxy Materials
COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
300 PARK AVENUE
NEW YORK, NY 10022-7499
| Meeting Information | |
| Meeting Type: Annual Meeting | |
| For holders as of: March 10, 2014 | |
| Date: May 9, 2014 Time: 10:00 a.m. | |
| Location: | Marriott Marquis Hotel |
| Broadway Ballroom | |
| 1535 Broadway (between 45th and 46th Streets) | |
| New York, NY 10036 | |
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.
| See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions. |
— Before You Vote —
How to Access the Proxy Materials
Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: Notice of 2014 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and Proxy Statement 2013 Annual Report How to View Materials Online: Have
the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow 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: 1) BY INTERNET: www.proxyvote.com 2) BY TELEPHONE: 1-800-579-1639 3) BY E-MAIL*: sendmaterial@proxyvote.com *
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— 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 7, 2014.
Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow
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 7, 2014. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow
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).
If you wish to attend the Annual Meeting, please contact Colgate’s Investor Relations department at investor_relations@colpal.com or 212-310-2575 for information. |
| Voting Items |
| The Board of Directors recommends a vote “FOR” each of the nominees for director. | ||
| 1. | Election of directors | |
| Nominees: | ||
| 1a. | Nikesh Arora | |
| 1b. | John T. Cahill | |
| 1c. | Ian Cook | |
| 1d. | Helene D. Gayle | |
| 1e. | Ellen M. Hancock | |
| 1f. | Joseph Jimenez | |
| 1g. | Richard J. Kogan | |
| 1h. | Delano E. Lewis | |
| 1i. | J. Pedro Reinhard | |
| 1j. | Stephen I. Sadove | |
| The Board of Directors recommends a vote “FOR” proposals 2 and 3. | ||||
| 2. | Ratify selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Colgate’s independent registered public accounting firm. | |||
| 3. | Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation. | |||
| The Board of Directors recommends a vote “AGAINST” proposal 4. | ||||
| 4. | Stockholder Proposal on Executive Stock Retention Requirement. | |||