# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000021665
**File Stem:** 0001308179-26-000137
**Filing Date:** 2026-3
**Character Count:** 12049
**Document Hash:** 81f095f7964d196baf028446366ddd67
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001308179-26-000137.hdr.sgml**: 20260325

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001308179-26-000137

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: DEFA14A

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 9

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260325

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260325

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000021665
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** PERFUMES, COSMETICS & OTHER TOILET PREPARATIONS [2844]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 08 Industrial Applications and Services
- **EIN:** 131815595
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** DEFA14A
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-00644
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26788447

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 300 PARK AVE
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10022
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 2123102000

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 300 PARK AVE
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10022

UNITED STATES<br>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION<br>Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the <br>Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.)

☑ Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a party other than the Registrant

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| CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX: | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX: |
| ☐ | Preliminary Proxy Statement |
| ☐ | Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) |
| ☐ | Definitive Proxy Statement |
| ☑ | Definitive Additional Materials |
| ☐ | Soliciting Material under §240.14a-12 |

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**Colgate-Palmolive Company**

(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)<br>(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)

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| PAYMENT OF FILING FEE (CHECK ALL BOXES THAT APPLY): | PAYMENT OF FILING FEE (CHECK ALL BOXES THAT APPLY): |
| ☑ | No fee required |
| ☐ | Fee paid previously with preliminary materials |
| ☐ | Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11 |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ![](pro015164_defa14ax1x1.jpg) <br> 300 PARK AVENUE<br>NEW YORK, NY 10022-7499 | Your **Vote** Counts!<br> **COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY** <br> 2026 Annual Meeting to be held on May 8, 2026<br>Deadline to vote prior to the Annual Meeting is <br> May 7, 2026 11:59 PM ET<br>![](pro015164_defa14ax1x2.jpg) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ![](pro015164_defa14ax1x1.jpg) <br> 300 PARK AVENUE<br>NEW YORK, NY 10022-7499 | Your **Vote** Counts!<br> **COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY** <br> 2026 Annual Meeting to be held on May 8, 2026<br>Deadline to vote prior to the Annual Meeting is <br> May 7, 2026 11:59 PM ET<br>![](pro015164_defa14ax1x2.jpg) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ![](pro015164_defa14ax1x1.jpg) <br> 300 PARK AVENUE<br>NEW YORK, NY 10022-7499 | Your **Vote** Counts!<br> **COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY** <br> 2026 Annual Meeting to be held on May 8, 2026<br>Deadline to vote prior to the Annual Meeting is <br> May 7, 2026 11:59 PM ET<br>![](pro015164_defa14ax1x2.jpg) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;V85263-Z91955-Z91954 |  |

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You hold shares in COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY and it's time to vote!<br>You have the right to vote on proposals being presented at the Annual Meeting. **This is an important notice regarding the availability of proxy materials for the stockholder meeting to be held on May 8, 2026.**

Get informed before you vote<br>View the Notice of 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and Proxy Statement and 2025 Annual Report online at www.ProxyVote.com OR you can receive a free paper or email copy of the material(s) by requesting prior to April 24, 2026. If you would like to request a copy of the material(s) for this and/or future stockholder meetings, you may (1) visit www.ProxyVote.com, (2) call 1-800-579-1639 or (3) send an email to sendmaterial@proxyvote.com. If sending an email, please include your control number (indicated below) in the subject line. Unless requested, you will not otherwise receive a paper or email copy.

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| ![](pro015164_defa14ax1x3.jpg) | For complete information and to vote, visit **www.ProxyVote.com** | For complete information and to vote, visit **www.ProxyVote.com** |
| ![](pro015164_defa14ax1x3.jpg) |  |  |
| ![](pro015164_defa14ax1x3.jpg) | Control # | ![](pro015164_defa14ax1x5.jpg) |

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| **Smartphone users**<br>Point your camera here and <br> vote without entering a <br> control number | ![](pro015164_defa14ax1x6.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Vote During the Virtual Meeting\***<br> May 8, 2026<br> 10:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time |
| ![](pro015164_defa14ax1x4.jpg) | Virtually at:<br> www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/CL2026 | Virtually at:<br> www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/CL2026 |

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\*Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance.

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**Vote at www.ProxyVote.com**

**THIS IS NOT A VOTABLE BALLOT**

This is an overview of the proposals being presented at the <br> upcoming stockholder meeting. Please follow the instructions on <br> the reverse side to vote these important matters.

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| **Voting Items** | **Voting Items** | **Board <br> Recommends** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**1.** | Election of directors |  |
|  | Nominees: |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1a. | John P. Bilbrey | ![](pro015164_defa14ax1x7.jpg) **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1b. | Christopher S. Boerner | ![](pro015164_defa14ax1x7.jpg) **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1c. | John T. Cahill | ![](pro015164_defa14ax1x7.jpg) **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1d. | Lisa M. Edwards | ![](pro015164_defa14ax1x7.jpg) **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1e. | C. Martin Harris | ![](pro015164_defa14ax1x7.jpg) **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1f. | Martina Hund-Mejean | ![](pro015164_defa14ax1x7.jpg) **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1g. | Kimberly A. Nelson | ![](pro015164_defa14ax1x7.jpg) **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1h. | Brian O. Newman | ![](pro015164_defa14ax1x7.jpg) **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1i. | Lorrie M. Norrington | ![](pro015164_defa14ax1x7.jpg) **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1j. | Noel Wallace | ![](pro015164_defa14ax1x7.jpg) **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**2.** | Ratify selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Colgate's independent registered public accounting firm. | ![](pro015164_defa14ax1x7.jpg) **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**3.** | Advisory vote on executive compensation. | ![](pro015164_defa14ax1x7.jpg) **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**4.** | Stockholder proposal entitled "Remove DEI from Board Candidate Considerations." | ![](pro015164_defa14ax1x8.jpg) **Against** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**5.** | Stockholder proposal entitled "Independent Board Chairman." | ![](pro015164_defa14ax1x8.jpg) **Against** |

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Prefer to receive an email instead? While voting on www.ProxyVote.com, be sure to click "Delivery Settings".

V85264-Z91955-Z91954

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ![](pro015164_defa14ax1x1.jpg) <br> 300 PARK AVENUE<br>NEW YORK, NY 10022-7499 | Your **Vote** Counts!<br> **COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY** <br> 2026 Annual Meeting to be held on May 8, 2026 <br> For shares held in a Plan,<br>vote by May 6, 2026 11:59 PM ET<br>![](pro015164_defa14ax1x2.jpg) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ![](pro015164_defa14ax1x1.jpg) <br> 300 PARK AVENUE<br>NEW YORK, NY 10022-7499 | Your **Vote** Counts!<br> **COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY** <br> 2026 Annual Meeting to be held on May 8, 2026 <br> For shares held in a Plan,<br>vote by May 6, 2026 11:59 PM ET<br>![](pro015164_defa14ax1x2.jpg) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ![](pro015164_defa14ax1x1.jpg) <br> 300 PARK AVENUE<br>NEW YORK, NY 10022-7499 | Your **Vote** Counts!<br> **COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY** <br> 2026 Annual Meeting to be held on May 8, 2026 <br> For shares held in a Plan,<br>vote by May 6, 2026 11:59 PM ET<br>![](pro015164_defa14ax1x2.jpg) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;V85265-P45887-Z92033 |  |

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You have a plan interest in shares in COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY and it's time to vote!<br>You have the right to vote on proposals being presented at the Annual Meeting. **This is an important notice regarding the availability of proxy materials for the stockholder meeting to be held on May 8, 2026.**

Get informed before you vote<br>View the Notice of 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and Proxy Statement and 2025 Annual Report online at www.ProxyVote.com OR you can receive a free paper or email copy of the material(s) by requesting prior to April 24, 2026. If you would like to request a copy of the material(s) for this and/or future stockholder meetings, you may (1) visit www.ProxyVote.com, (2) call 1-800-579-1639 or (3) send an email to sendmaterial@proxyvote.com. If sending an email, please include your control number (indicated below) in the subject line. Unless requested, you will not otherwise receive a paper or email copy.

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| ![](pro015164_defa14ax1x3.jpg) | For complete information and to vote, visit **www.ProxyVote.com** | For complete information and to vote, visit **www.ProxyVote.com** |
| ![](pro015164_defa14ax1x3.jpg) |  |  |
| ![](pro015164_defa14ax1x3.jpg) | Control # | ![](pro015164_defa14ax1x5.jpg) |

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **Smartphone users**<br>Point your camera here and <br> vote without entering a <br> control number | ![](pro015164_defa14ax1x6.jpg) | **Attend the Virtual Meeting\***<br> May 8, 2026<br> 10:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time |
| ![](pro015164_defa14ax1x4.jpg) | Virtually at:<br> www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/CL2026 | Virtually at:<br> www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/CL2026 |

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\*Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance.

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**Vote at www.ProxyVote.com**

**THIS IS NOT A VOTABLE BALLOT**

This is an overview of the proposals being presented at the <br> upcoming stockholder meeting. Please follow the instructions on <br> the reverse side to vote these important matters.

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Voting Items** | **Voting Items** | **Board <br> Recommends** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**1.** | Election of directors |  |
|  | Nominees: |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1a. | John P. Bilbrey | ![](pro015164_defa14ax1x7.jpg) **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1b. | Christopher S. Boerner | ![](pro015164_defa14ax1x7.jpg) **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1c. | John T. Cahill | ![](pro015164_defa14ax1x7.jpg) **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1d. | Lisa M. Edwards | ![](pro015164_defa14ax1x7.jpg) **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1e. | C. Martin Harris | ![](pro015164_defa14ax1x7.jpg) **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1f. | Martina Hund-Mejean | ![](pro015164_defa14ax1x7.jpg) **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1g. | Kimberly A. Nelson | ![](pro015164_defa14ax1x7.jpg) **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1h. | Brian O. Newman | ![](pro015164_defa14ax1x7.jpg) **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1i. | Lorrie M. Norrington | ![](pro015164_defa14ax1x7.jpg) **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1j. | Noel Wallace | ![](pro015164_defa14ax1x7.jpg) **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**2.** | Ratify selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Colgate's independent registered public accounting firm. | ![](pro015164_defa14ax1x7.jpg) **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**3.** | Advisory vote on executive compensation. | ![](pro015164_defa14ax1x7.jpg) **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**4.** | Stockholder proposal entitled "Remove DEI from Board Candidate Considerations." | ![](pro015164_defa14ax1x8.jpg) **Against** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**5.** | Stockholder proposal entitled "Independent Board Chairman." | ![](pro015164_defa14ax1x8.jpg) **Against** |

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Prefer to receive an email instead? While voting on www.ProxyVote.com, be sure to click "Delivery Settings".

V85266-P45887-Z92033

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