Company: CL
Filing Date: 2025-04-28
Form Type: 424B2
Source: 0001104659-25-039840
Chunk: 3

Company: COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO
Filing Date: 2025-04-28
Form: 424B2
Chunk 3
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 in its rules, regulations and releases that set forth anticipated results based
on management’s current plans and assumptions. Such statements may relate, for example, to sales or volume growth, net selling price
increases, organic sales growth, profit or profit margin levels, earnings per share levels, financial goals, the impact of foreign exchange,
the impact of tariffs, the impact of geopolitical conflicts and tensions, such as the war in Ukraine, the conflict in the Middle East, tensions between China and Taiwan and global trade relations, cost-reduction plans, tax rates, interest rates, new product introductions,
digital capabilities, commercial investment levels, acquisitions, divestitures, share repurchases or legal or tax proceedings, among other
matters. These statements are made on the basis of the Company’s views and assumptions as of this time and the Company undertakes
no obligation to update these statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law
or by the rules and regulations of the SEC. Moreover, the Company does not, nor does any other person, assume responsibility for
the accuracy and completeness of those statements. The Company cautions investors that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees
of future performance and that actual events or results may differ materially from those statements. Actual events or results may differ
materially because of factors that affect international businesses and global economic conditions, as well as matters specific to the
Company and the markets it serves, including the uncertain macroeconomic and political environment in different countries, including as
a result of inflation and higher interest rates, and its effect on consumer confidence and spending, foreign currency rate fluctuations,
exchange controls, import restrictions, tariffs, sanctions, price or profit controls, labor relations, changes in foreign or domestic
laws, or regulations or their interpretation, political and fiscal developments, including changes in trade, tax and immigration policies,
increased competition and evolving competitive practices, the ability to operate and respond effectively during a pandemic, epidemic or
widespread public health concern, the ability to manage disruptions in our global supply chain and/or key office facilities, the ability
to manage the availability and cost of raw and packaging materials and logistics costs, the ability to maintain or increase selling prices
as needed, changes in the policies of retail trade customers, the emergence of alternative retail channels, the growth of eCommerce and
the rapidly changing retail landscape, the ability to develop innovative new products and successfully adopt new technologies (such as
artificial intelligence), the ability to continue lowering