Tuesday 5 November 2013

Colgate Announces 3rd Quarter 2013 Results




Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) today reported worldwide Net sales of $4,398 million in third quarter 2013, an increase of 1.5% versus third quarter 2012. Global unit volume grew 5.0%, pricing increased 1.0% and foreign exchange was negative 4.5%. Organic sales (Net sales excluding foreign exchange, acquisitions and divestments) grew 6.0%.

Net income and Diluted earnings per share in third quarter 2013 were $656 million and $0.70, respectively. Net income in third quarter 2013 included $24 million ($0.03 per diluted share) of aftertax charges resulting from the implementation of the previously disclosed four-year Global Growth and Efficiency Program (the “2012 Restructuring Program”) and costs associated with the sale of land in Mexico.

Net income and Diluted earnings per share in third quarter 2012 were $654 million and $0.68, respectively. Net income in third quarter 2012 included aftertax charges of $7 million ($0.01 per diluted share) resulting from the items described in Table 8. Read more.

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