Colgate Announces 1st Quarter Results

Colgate-Palmolive Company CL today reported worldwide Net sales of $3,994 million in first quarter 2011, an increase of 4.5% versus first quarter 2010. Global unit volume grew 2.0%, pricing declined 0.5% and foreign exchange was positive 3.0%. Organic sales (Net sales excluding foreign exchange, acquisitions and divestments) grew 1.5%.