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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Colgate-Palmolive Company
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its
Charter)
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IMPORTANT NOTICE Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
Annual Stockholders Meeting to Be Held on May 7, 2021
COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
300 PARK AVENUE
NEW YORK, NY 10022-7499
| Date: | May 7, 2021 | Time: | 10:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time |
| Location: | Meeting live via the internet-please visit www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/CL2021. |
This year Colgate-Palmolive Company's annual meeting will be hosted virtually. To attend the meeting please visit www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/CL2021 and have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow ➔XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page).
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.
See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.
How to Access the Proxy Materials
Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:
Notice of 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and Proxy Statement 2020 Annual Report
How to View Materials Online:
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To facilitate timely delivery, please make the request as instructed above on or before April 23, 2021.
Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods
| Vote By Internet: |
| Before The Meeting: |
| Go to www.proxyvote.com to vote up until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on May 6, 2021. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow ➔XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) available and follow the instructions. |
| During The Meeting: |
| Go to www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/CL2021. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow ➔XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX (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 6, 2021. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow ➔XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX (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. | Election of directors | |
| Nominees: | ||
| 1a. | John P. Bilbrey | |
| 1b. | John T. Cahill | |
| 1c. | Lisa M. Edwards | |
| 1d. | C. Martin Harris | |
| 1e. | Martina Hund-Mejean | |
| 1f. | Kimberly A. Nelson | |
| 1g. | Lorrie M. Norrington | |
| 1h. | Michael B. Polk | |
| 1i. | Stephen I. Sadove | |
| 1j. | Noel R. Wallace | |
| 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" proposals 4 and 5. | |||
| 4. | Stockholder proposal on independent Board Chairman. | ||
| 5. | Stockholder proposal to reduce the ownership threshold to call special stockholder meetings to 10%. | ||
*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***
IMPORTANT NOTICE Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
Annual Stockholders Meeting to Be Held on May 7, 2021
COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
300 PARK AVENUE
NEW YORK, NY 10022-7499
| Date: | May 7, 2021 | Time: | 10:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time |
| Location: | Meeting live via the internet-please visit www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/CL2021. |
This year Colgate-Palmolive Company's annual meeting will be hosted virtually. To attend the meeting please visit www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/CL2021 and have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow ➔XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page).
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.
See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.
How to Access the Proxy Materials
Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:
Notice of 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and Proxy Statement 2020 Annual Report
How to View Materials Online:
Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow ➔XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com.
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 |
| * | 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 ➔XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX (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 23, 2021.
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 5, 2021. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow ➔XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX (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 5, 2021. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow ➔XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX (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. | Election of directors | |
| Nominees: | ||
| 1a. | John P. Bilbrey | |
| 1b. | John T. Cahill | |
| 1c. | Lisa M. Edwards | |
| 1d. | C. Martin Harris | |
| 1e. | Martina Hund-Mejean | |
| 1f. | Kimberly A. Nelson | |
| 1g. | Lorrie M. Norrington | |
| 1h. | Michael B. Polk | |
| 1i. | Stephen I. Sadove | |
| 1j. | Noel R. Wallace | |
| 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" proposals 4 and 5. | |||
| 4. | Stockholder proposal on independent Board Chairman. | ||
| 5. | Stockholder proposal to reduce the ownership threshold to call special stockholder meetings to 10%. | ||