Regulatory Filings • Mar 23, 2022
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Download Source FileDEFA14A 1 cl3983811-defa14a.htm DEFINITIVE ADDITIONAL PROXY SOLICITING MATERIALS
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. )
☑ Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a party other than the Registrant
| CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX: | |
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| ☐ | 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 |
Colgate-Palmolive Company
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter) (Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)
| PAYMENT OF FILING FEE (CHECK ALL BOXES THAT APPLY): | |
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| ☑ | 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 |
| COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY |
| 2022 Annual Meeting to be held on May 6, 2022 |
| Deadline to vote prior to the Annual Meeting is |
| May 5, 2022 11:59 PM ET |
| COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY 300 PARK AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10022-7499 |
| D66828-Z81622-Z81623 |
You hold shares in COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY and it’s time to vote!
You have the right to vote on proposals being presented at the Annual Meeting. This is an important notice regarding the availability of proxy material for the stockholder meeting to be held on May 6, 2022.
Get informed before you vote
View the Notice of 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and Proxy Statement and 2021 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 22, 2022. 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 [email protected]. 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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| Control # | ● |
Smartphone users Point your camera here and vote without entering a control number Vote During the Virtual Meeting* May 6, 2022 10:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time Virtually at: www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/CL2022
*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 upcoming stockholder meeting. Please follow the instructions on the reverse side to vote these important matters.
| Voting Items | Board Recommends | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Election of directors | |
| Nominees: | ||
| 1a. | John P. Bilbrey | For |
| 1b. | John T. Cahill | For |
| 1c. | Lisa M. Edwards | For |
| 1d. | C. Martin Harris | For |
| 1e. | Martina Hund-Mejean | For |
| 1f. | Kimberly A. Nelson | For |
| 1g. | Lorrie M. Norrington | For |
| 1h. | Michael B. Polk | For |
| 1i. | Stephen I. Sadove | For |
| 1j. | Noel R. Wallace | For |
| 2. | Ratify selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Colgate’s independent registered public accounting firm. | For |
| 3. | Advisory vote on executive compensation. | For |
| 4. | Stockholder proposal regarding shareholder ratification of termination pay. | Against |
| 5. | Stockholder proposal regarding charitable donation disclosure. | Against |
| Prefer to receive an email instead? While voting on www.ProxyVote.com, be sure to click “Sign up for E-delivery”. |
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| COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY |
| 2022 Annual Meeting to be held on May 6, 2022 |
| For shares held in a Plan, |
| vote by May 4, 2022 11:59 PM ET |
| COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY 300 PARK AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10022-7499 |
| D66830-P65103-Z81625-Z81624 |
You have a plan interest in shares in COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY and it’s time to vote!
You have the right to vote on proposals being presented at the Annual Meeting. This is an important notice regarding the availability of proxy material for the stockholder meeting to be held on May 6, 2022.
Get informed before you vote
View the Notice of 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and Proxy Statement and 2021 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 22, 2022. 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 [email protected]. 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.
| ● | |
|---|---|
| Control # | ● |
Smartphone users Point your camera here and vote without entering a control number Attend the Virtual Meeting* May 6, 2022 10:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time Virtually at: www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/CL2022
*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 upcoming stockholder meeting. Please follow the instructions on the reverse side to vote these important matters.
| Voting Items | Board Recommends | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Election of directors | |
| Nominees: | ||
| 1a. | John P. Bilbrey | For |
| 1b. | John T. Cahill | For |
| 1c. | Lisa M. Edwards | For |
| 1d. | C. Martin Harris | For |
| 1e. | Martina Hund-Mejean | For |
| 1f. | Kimberly A. Nelson | For |
| 1g. | Lorrie M. Norrington | For |
| 1h. | Michael B. Polk | For |
| 1i. | Stephen I. Sadove | For |
| 1j. | Noel R. Wallace | For |
| 2. | Ratify selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Colgate’s independent registered public accounting firm. | For |
| 3. | Advisory vote on executive compensation. | For |
| 4. | Stockholder proposal regarding shareholder ratification of termination pay. | Against |
| 5. | Stockholder proposal regarding charitable donation disclosure. | Against |
| Prefer to receive an email instead? While voting on www.ProxyVote.com, be sure to click “Sign up for E-delivery”. |
D66831-P65103-Z81625-Z81624
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