COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO — Remuneration Information 2009

Mar 25, 2009

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549

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COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY

COLGATE PALMOLIVE COMPANY 300 PARK AVENUE NEW YORK NY 10022-7499

Meeting Information
Meeting Type:	Annual Meeting
For holders as
of:	March 9, 2009
Date: May 8,
2009	Time: 10:00
A.M.
Location:	Marriott Marquis Hotel Broadway Ballroom 1535 Broadway (between 45th and 46th Streets) New York, NY 10036

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.

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| Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: — Notice of 2009 Annual Meeting of
Stockholders and Proxy Statement | | 2008 Annual Report |
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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 7,
2009. Have the 12-Digit Control Number available and follow the instructions. |
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| 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 7, 2009. Have the 12-Digit Control Number
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. Please
contact Colgate’s Investor Relations department at
investor_relations@colpal.com or 212-310-2575 for information regarding
attending the meeting. |

| Voting Items |
| --- |
| The Board of
Directors recommends a vote “FOR” each of the nominees for director and “FOR”
proposals 2 and 3. |

1.
1a. John T. Cahill
1b. Jill K. Conway
1c. Ian Cook
1d. Ellen M. Hancock
1e. David W. Johnson
1f. Richard J. Kogan
1g. Delano E. Lewis
1h. J. Pedro Reinhard
1i. Stephen I. Sadove

| 2. | Ratify selection of
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Colgate’s independent registered public
accounting firm. |
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| 3. | Approval of the Colgate-Palmolive
Company 2009 Executive Incentive Compensation Plan. |
| The Board of
Directors recommends a vote “AGAINST” proposal 4. | |
| 4. | Stockholder Proposal on Executive
Compensation Advisory Vote. |

*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***

IMPORTANT NOTICE Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials

COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY

COLGATE PALMOLIVE COMPANY 300 PARK AVENUE NEW YORK NY 10022-7499

Meeting Information
Meeting Type:	Annual Meeting
For holders as
of:	March 9, 2009
Date: May 8,
2009	Time: 10:00
A.M.
Location:	Marriott Marquis Hotel Broadway Ballroom 1535 Broadway (between 45th and 46th Streets) New York, NY 10036

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.

‑‑‑‑ Before You Vote ‑‑‑‑

How to Access the Proxy Materials

| Proxy Materials
Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: — Notice of 2009 Annual Meeting of
Stockholders and Proxy Statement | | 2008 Annual Report |
| --- | --- | --- |
| How to View
Materials Online: | | |
| Have the 12-Digit Control Number
available (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: | | |
| | 1) BY INTERNET: | www.proxyvote.com |
| | 2) BY TELEPHONE: | 1-800-579-1639 |
| | 3) BY E-MAIL*: | sendmaterial@proxyvote.com |
| * | To request materials by e-mail,
please send a blank e-mail with the 12-Digit Control Number (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 24, 2009. | | |

‑‑‑‑ 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 6,
2009. Have the 12-Digit Control Number 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, 2009. Have the 12-Digit Control Number
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). |
| If you
wish to attend the Annual Meeting, please
contact Colgate’s Investor Relations department at
investor_relations@colpal.com or 212-310-2575 for information. |

| Voting Items |
| --- |
| The Board of
Directors recommends a vote “FOR” each of the nominees for director and “FOR”
proposals 2 and 3. |

1.
1a. John T. Cahill
1b. Jill K. Conway
1c. Ian Cook
1d. Ellen M. Hancock
1e. David W. Johnson
1f. Richard J. Kogan
1g. Delano E. Lewis
1h. J. Pedro Reinhard
1i. Stephen I. Sadove

| 2. | Ratify selection of
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Colgate’s independent registered public
accounting firm. |
| --- | --- |
| 3. | Approval of the Colgate-Palmolive
Company 2009 Executive Incentive Compensation Plan. |
| The Board of
Directors recommends a vote “AGAINST” proposal 4. | |
| 4. | Stockholder Proposal on Executive
Compensation Advisory Vote. |