Additional Proxy Soliciting Materials (definitive) (defa14a)
March 29 2017 - 3:17PM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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Definitive Additional Materials
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Soliciting Material Pursuant to §240.14a-12
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Colgate-Palmolive Company
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(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
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*** Exercise Your
Right
to Vote
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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
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Meeting Type:
Annual Meeting
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For holders as of:
March 13, 2017
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Date:
May 12, 2017
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Time:
10:00 a.m.
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Location:
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Marriott Marquis Hotel
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Broadway Ballroom
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1535 Broadway (between 45th and 46th Streets)
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New York, NY 10036
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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 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.
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Before You Vote
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How to Access the Proxy Materials
Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:
Notice of 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and Proxy Statement 2016 Annual Report
How to View Materials Online:
Have the
information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow
(located on the following page) and visit:
www.proxyvote.com.
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:
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www.proxyvote.com
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BY TELEPHONE
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1-800-579-1639
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BY E-MAIL*
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sendmaterial@proxyvote.com
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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
(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.
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To facilitate timely delivery, please make the request as instructed above on or before April 28, 2017.
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How To Vote
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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 11, 2017.
Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow
(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 11, 2017. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow
(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).
Vote In Person:
If you wish to vote at the Annual Meeting, written ballots will be available from the ushers at the meeting. If the shares are held in the name of a bank, broker or other holder of record, you must obtain a proxy, executed in your favor, from the holder of record to be able to vote at the meeting.
Stockholder Meeting Ticket Request:
To attend the meeting, request an admission ticket by mail or e-mail as described in the Proxy Statement or go to the “Register
for Meeting” link at
www.proxyvote.com
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The Board of Directors recommends a vote
“FOR” each of the nominees for director.
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Election of directors
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Charles A. Bancroft
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John P. Bilbrey
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John T. Cahill
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Ian Cook
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Helene D. Gayle
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Ellen M. Hancock
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C. Martin Harris
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1h.
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Lorrie M. Norrington
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Michael B. Polk
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1j.
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Stephen I. Sadove
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The Board of Directors recommends a vote
“FOR” proposals 2 and 3.
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Ratify selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
as Colgate’s
independent registered public
accounting firm.
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Advisory vote on executive compensation.
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The Board of Directors recommends a vote
for “1 YEAR”.
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Advisory vote on the frequency of future
advisory votes
on executive compensation.
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The Board of Directors recommends a vote
“AGAINST” proposal 5.
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Stockholder proposal on 15% threshold to call
special
shareowner meetings, if properly presented
at the meeting.
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*** Exercise
Your
Right
to Vote ***
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
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Meeting Type:
Annual Meeting
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For holders as of:
March 13, 2017
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Date:
May 12, 2017
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Time:
10:00 a.m.
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Location:
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Marriott Marquis Hotel
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Broadway Ballroom
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1535 Broadway (between 45th and 46th Streets)
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New York, NY 10036
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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 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and Proxy Statement 2016 Annual Report
How to View Materials Online:
Have the
information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow
(located on the following page) and visit:
www.proxyvote.com
.
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:
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1)
BY INTERNET
:
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www.proxyvote.com
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2)
BY TELEPHONE
:
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1-800-579-1639
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3)
BY E-MAIL*
:
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sendmaterial@proxyvote.com
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*
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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
(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 28, 2017.
—
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 10, 2017.
Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow
(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 10, 2017. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow
(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.
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1.
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Election of directors
Nominees:
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1a.
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Charles A. Bancroft
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1b.
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John P. Bilbrey
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1c.
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John T. Cahill
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1d.
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Ian Cook
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1e.
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Helene D. Gayle
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1f.
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Ellen M. Hancock
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1g.
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C. Martin Harris
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1h.
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Lorrie M. Norrington
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1i.
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Michael B. Polk
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1j.
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Stephen I. Sadove
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The Board of Directors recommends a vote
“FOR” proposals 2 and 3.
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2.
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Ratify selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
as Colgate’s
independent registered public
accounting firm.
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3.
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Advisory vote on executive compensation.
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The Board of Directors recommends a vote
for “1 YEAR”.
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4.
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Advisory vote on the frequency of future
advisory votes
on executive compensation.
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The Board of Directors recommends a vote
“AGAINST” proposal 5.
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5.
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Stockholder proposal on 15% threshold to call
special
shareowner meetings, if properly presented
at the meeting.
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